Madam Chair, in my speech on Canada's defence policy, I spoke about another aspect, the equipment for our men and women.
I would like the minister to provide a little more information or an update on the procurement of new Arctic and offshore patrol ships. We have committed to providing the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces with the equipment they need to do their job. I would like the minister to tell us about the status of these ships. Is their construction well under way?