Mr. Speaker, according to media reports, it seems that the government has decided to rewrite the specifications for the fighter jets that will replace the CF-18s. Observers are skeptical, however, because once again, everything seems to have been set up in a way that eliminates Lockheed Martin's competitors.
An open, transparent bidding process is the only way to guarantee the best technology at the best price and maximize industrial benefits for Canadians. Why are the Conservatives ruling out that option?