Mr. Speaker, yesterday's report on the fighter jet replacements was clear: the decision, regardless of what it is, will be made by the ministers alone. Public officials did the work and now the final decision is in the hands of the Conservatives. This will be a political decision, period.
However, the only way to get the best jet at the best price and to guarantee industrial benefits is to proceed with an open and transparent bidding process.
Why are the Conservatives going to make a political decision instead of letting competition do its job?