Mr. Speaker, the F-35 procurement secretariat just released an update on this file.
As we expected, the cost for Canadians has gone up again. It is now going to cost $45.8 billion to purchase, maintain and operate the F-35s. As if that were not enough, the last plane would not be ready until 2025. Confusion reigns and Canadians want to know how their money will be spent.
Will the minister finally commit to holding an open and transparent bidding process?