No, I must say that we don't, because it would require us to decompose everything we buy, but we do make sure that we comply with international trade agreements. On all major procurements there are interdepartmental consultations to try to ensure that Canadian companies get their share. We invoke national security exemptions when possible. Also, Madam Chair, the emphasis that our minister has been placing on us to increase the small business share of our procurements inevitably leads us more toward Canadian companies.
On February 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.