Mr. Speaker, as industry minister, I can say that the measures taken to purchase this aircraft opened the door for members of the Canadian aerospace industry to gain priority access to the F-35 program.
Members do not need to take my word for it. Today, the head of the Aerospace Industries Association, Claude Lajeunesse, said:
We need to move forward on this critical investment for our military and for our industry in order to continue to reap the benefits from being part of this international program.
He urges us to vote against the Liberal motion.