Mr. Speaker, what I do know is that the no-defence party's mini-me is doing his best to confuse Canadians on this file.
What we know is that the Department of National Defence is moving toward an important procurement to see that we have CF-18 fighter aircraft replaced in the coming years. We have a more comprehensive process in place now in response to the Auditor General. We have responded in a way that will give greater transparency, greater information to Parliament and the public.
There has been no money spent and no contract signed. Canada's interests are protected and so are the interests of the Canadian Forces.