National Defence committee  First, in order to have a measurable process, we must have an objective. As the ministers and deputy ministers explained this morning, the purchasing objective seems to be $12 billion. If we set a $12-billion goal, we will then have to determine what the targets will be in the ne

National Defence committee  The deputy ministers were asked that question this morning. They answered that an approach like that would create problems for them. I personally believe that having to provide a progress report will allow the public to know what is happening and the government to take action. Go

National Defence committee  Thank you. That is an excellent question. We would first have to ensure that the government makes a firm decision, one that makes it possible to take action and that encourages companies to invest in the future. That is the first point. Second, I would like to mention the New B

National Defence committee  I just read what happened. You could read in the paper yesterday, for example, that there was a Senate appropriations committee vote. We know where the Obama administration is on that, and we've just been following that. That's all that our role as an association would be. We do

National Defence committee  I think you're talking to my colleague here, Mr. Bertrand, who is the one with the contract.

National Defence committee  Thank you.

National Defence committee  Mr. Chair, members of the committee, let me thank you for your invitation to testify at this very important committee session. Having listened all morning, I should also thank the members of this committee for the excellent work they are doing on behalf of all Canadians. In 20

Finance committee  Absolutely. As you say, we're in competition with other countries. I think the Conservatives, as you mentioned, have recognized that. I think the additional $200 million in SADI, the strategic aerospace and defence initiative, is a recognition of the fact that they have come to t

Finance committee  You are right, we are asking that the SADI funding be increased to $400 million. Nonetheless, as I was saying, Minister Clement has already announced an additional $200 million—or part of the $400 million. This should address our immediate needs. However, we will continue to str

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and honourable members. Thank you in advance for your attention. I know that you received our submission. Our recommendations are clearly stated in our submission, and here today I will only provide you with key highlights and updates. My message is very

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  That is a very important question. The Canadian Forces need the equipment the government has decided to purchase. What I said earlier is that at the moment, most of the contracts that have been announced have not yet been completed. The final commitments made by the Government o

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  We believe it does offer some opportunity, but we also believe very firmly that it could offer better opportunities, opportunities that would lead to the creation of more jobs in this country, that could lead to the creation or the sustainability of industries in this country tha

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  It will depend on some of the contracts. Some decisions are being taken now, and we hope these decisions will reflect the criteria I've mentioned: transparency, sustainability, transfer of technology, intellectual property, and creation of sustainable jobs in this country. I thin

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  We have looked at what has happened in the past and what appears to be the trend now. The single point of accountability appears to put many of the critical decisions that will be made with regard to investment for servicing our military aircraft in the hands of non-Canadians. T

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  Mr. Chair, if I could, I'll add on this, because there was a question that I answered with regard to military procurement. Quite clearly we do not favour protectionism. That's not the issue. The issue is that if government is going to spend large amounts of money purchasing forei