Bob Rae on Business of Supply

In the House of Commons on May 9th, 2012. See this statement in context.

National Defence--Main Estimates, 2012-13Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

May 9th, 2012 / 10:20 p.m.

Liberal

Bob Rae Liberal Toronto Centre, ON

Mr. Chair, then I assume that key decisions were made without required approvals or supporting documentation.

At the end of paragraph 2.57, it states:

--the formal options analysis was completed...which concluded that the F-35 was the only available aircraft that could meet the mandatory requirements of the Canadian Forces. The conclusion was cited as the basis for the government's decision to purchase the F-35 without competition.

Is that still the position of the Government of Canada?

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