National Defence committee  I think demand is certainly a driver of where we spend the resources. I know that in Comox, as mentioned earlier, there were 12 new ones built this May, and there are 12 more in the works. The member is quite right that, depending on the geographic location in the country and the

National Defence committee  Thank you for the question. That competition is ongoing. Economic benefits to Canada are a big part of it. I really can't say much more than that. Troy may have something to add, given that he tends to run all things procurement. Troy, is there anything you wish to add on this

National Defence committee  I cannot comment, Mr. Chair, on future announcements of the Prime Minister.

National Defence committee  I have not been involved in any discussions on that front, but I will ask Troy if he's aware of anything.

National Defence committee  Mr. Chair, that is not my understanding.

National Defence committee  If you're referring to budget 2022, I think there's money for Ukraine in there, obviously, as well as some money for NATO membership. We have the CFO here. She can articulate what else is in there.

National Defence committee  You are correct that the estimates trail the budget. The money that was announced in budget 2022 is not in these main estimates. If you're looking for what's different in these main estimates versus the previous year, you'll see increases for the project around the Canadian surfa

National Defence committee  That number is not one that we're working with. I think the important part about the surface combatant is that it will be the workhorse for the navy for the next 20 years. There needs to be a lot of capability loaded onto that ship. We are still in the design phase, although we'r

National Defence committee  That is not my understanding, but I will turn to Troy to see if he has anything to add.

National Defence committee  Maybe I will start, Mr. Chair. The vice-chief may have things to add. I think we've already touched on the importance of the Arctic offshore patrol ships and the voyages that they've already taken. There's more to come on that front, so presence is important. The other one I wo

National Defence committee  If I may, Mr. Chair, I'll ask Ms. Bruce to answer the question. It would be better for her to answer, since she is the head of that organization. Ms. Bruce, you have the floor.

National Defence committee  I may have to check with the CFO. My suspicion is not.... She's nodding yes. She says, yes, it will, so there we go.

National Defence committee  I would go with the CFO on this one, Mr. Chair.

National Defence committee  Certainly, Mr. Chair. The estimates reflect what the government has set aside in previous budgets. They effectively play catch-up. We did mention earlier today some of the potential coming attractions, including the defence policy update, as well as work on continental defence a

National Defence committee  Can you clarify that question?