National Defence committee  Yes, please. Thank you, Deputy. Mr. Chair, you've heard the expression that it takes 20 years to develop a 20-year sergeant, and the same is true for project managers. We've made some great strides. That said, we've made some great strides in the last three years in particular in improving the capacity of not just our project managers but also of our engineering and procurement officers.

National Defence committee  Mr. Chair, the contract for the Leopard 2s has not yet been awarded. It is currently in the bidding process. The responses to that request for proposals are expected by April 15.