Madam Chair, as I referenced earlier, economic benefits are a part of the contracts that we sign and will continue to be.
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Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, as I referenced earlier, economic benefits are a part of the contracts that we sign and will continue to be.
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, these contracts are all subject to the procurement process, where there are negotiations that go on and we try to get the best price and the best value for Canadians.
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, I am not sure where the member is going with this, but of course we support Canadian companies across the board.
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, I am happy to support the national shipbuilding strategy, and they are going to provide us with the ships that we—
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, I can say that I saw workers in action. The national shipbuilding strategy is putting Canadians to work, and I am happy about that.
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, I know that there have been amendments, yes.
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, I strongly support the national shipbuilding strategy. We are creating jobs here in Canada. I had the opportunity to visit one of the shipyards, and I can tell the member that the work being done there by Canadians is absolutely phenomenal.
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, that is a question for defence. Defence is looking at what its needs are, and we look forward to the department asking us, as procurement, to fulfill those needs.
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, one of the advantages with this process is that we are getting the latest and greatest plane. We are delighted that, in this procurement and in this investment that we are making, we will be getting the latest and greatest F-35.
Business of Supply May 19th, 2022
Madam Chair, what is being worked out right now are the details of that process so that, in this finalization stage, those intricate details are being written to sign a contract so that we know exactly what we are receiving.