National Defence committee  On this question, Mr. Chair, this isn't something that we can commit to. We don't have that authority. This is something that requires engagement with other departments, so I can't say anything more on that.

National Defence committee  I have a couple of thoughts, Mr. Chair, before I turn to the chief. On the workplace, it is an integrated workplace. Civilians and military members are side by side. When we talk about culture, we do have to talk about both, both in terms of who might be behaving inappropriately and those who are the recipients of that behaviour.

National Defence committee  I would distinguish between the grievances that happen and serious enough allegations that have formal investigations. Employees can take advantage of one or both of those. They also sometimes go outside the department, because there are mechanisms for recourse there. What I'm saying is that, when there is a complaint launched, the department needs to do better in communicating the status of the action back to the employee, whether it's a grievance or an investigation.

National Defence committee  That's not exactly the reason. It has more to do with taking advantage of an opportunity. When circumstances change, we have to re-evaluate our approach. As I mentioned, our research shows that the P‑8A is the only aircraft that currently meets all of the Canadian Armed Forces's requirements.

National Defence committee  No. As I said, it's simply about paying attention to changes in the industry so we can plan out our options better. That's what we are doing right now.

National Defence committee  I'll answer first, and then I'll have General Eyre provide more information. The purpose of the move is to update a really old rule, a policy that we have been looking to improve for years.

National Defence committee  There are three things in there, Mr. Chair. With regard to the review of the colleges, we are currently under way in finding the people who will do that work. Stay tuned on that front. On the cases and their transfers to provinces, we have set up a federal-provincial-territorial working group that includes justice departments, policing organizations, etc.

National Defence committee  Thank you for your question. We have already received information indicating that the Boeing P‑8A Poseidon is the only aircraft that currently meets all of the air force's requirements. Is it possible that other companies might develop a useful plane in the future? Yes, that's possible.

National Defence committee  Since Boeing will be ending production of the P‑8As in the future, it's a good idea to look at the aircraft now. It's the one our allies are currently using, so we have a meaningful opportunity to look at our options.

National Defence committee  He has just confirmed that the $345 million is correct.

National Defence committee  Correct, Mr. Chair, because remember that when we're dealing with estimates, we're dealing with the forecasted spend for this year, so this is really the pace at which industry is able to expend resources.

National Defence committee  On the Arctic offshore patrol ship, there are three remaining ships. I will have to check. I know the total budget of this project, but I have in my head a number of about $345 million this year, Mr. Chair. Troy again is giving a thumbs up.

National Defence committee  When you think about the AOPS, think about a rhythm of one ship per year. There will be another one launched toward the end of the summer 2023, one in 2024 and one in 2025. That will bring the six for National Defence, the Royal Canadian Navy, online. Then there are two follow-on ones that are being built for the Coast Guard.

National Defence committee  I can start, Mr. Chair. I'm sure the chief will chime in. There are a couple of things worth flagging. The new approach of character-based leadership assessments is being rolled out, so there's money in these estimates for those. If you think specifically about measures to make the Canadian Armed Forces and the department on the civilian side a more inclusive place, we have diversity advisory groups in place.

National Defence committee  Troy tells me he is going to correct me. I'm sorry, Mr. Chair.