Mr. Speaker, since 1997, Canada has been a participant in the joint strike fighter program. Canada participated in an extensive competitive process to determine who would produce this next generation fighter. The ultimate selection of Lockheed Martin as the manufacturer was made under the previous government in 2001.
Today we heard leaders in the Canadian aerospace industry say how excited they were for the opportunity this represented for them.
Could the Minister of Industry please provide an update on the many benefits of the F-35 program?