Mr. Chair, when this information is put forth, it is assumed, I suppose, by the hon. member that people bite.
The reality is it was his government that began the process. It was his government that put Canada, along with eight other nations, into the joint strike fighter program.
Prior to project approval, the Treasury Board Secretariat will first commission an independent review of the Department of National Defence acquisition and sustainment estimates, which will be made public.
Ultimately, we will provide the Canadian Forces with the proper aircraft they need to do the important job we ask of them.