Government Operations committee  The government decided to proceed with the purchase of tanks. We hope to receive them before 2011. Ms. Saint Pierre, I believe you're referring to the last delivery. We won't receive all 100 at the same time. Some will arrive before then and can be deployed.

Government Operations committee  I don't believe Ms. Saint Pierre can answer your question on the vote in the House. The contract with the vendor contained an appendix on the delivery of the tanks. That's what was agreed with the vendor.

Government Operations committee  Absolutely not. We have fairness monitors when the situation warrants.

Government Operations committee  We don't need a fairness monitor in this case. My department confirmed that the process was handled fairly and transparently and that these allegations will be fought in court.

Government Operations committee  My understanding is that the tender was for the entire amount. It wasn't broken down, but we'll get somebody to provide you with those details.

Government Operations committee  I'll ask Liliane saint pierre to address your question. She's responsible for procurement. Liliane.

Government Operations committee  It depends on the situation.

Government Operations committee  You say it's deserving—

Government Operations committee  I just gave you an answer.

Government Operations committee  I gave you an answer. It's just not the answer you wanted.

Government Operations committee  No, and we do not do these things. But if you're going to read the National Post editorials and plaintiffs' briefs before the courts and take all of that as fact, then you can do that all you want, Mr. Angus. I've explained—

Government Operations committee  The government, it will not surprise you, is sued quite often. We will defend ourselves in court. I will respond the same way as I responded earlier. This was done at arm's length. Negotiations for this contract began way before I showed up. It was a fair, open, and transparent tender.

Government Operations committee  If I understand you correctly, you're taking the allegations from the plaintiff at face value. Is that what you're doing, Mr. Angus?

Government Operations committee  In some cases we have fairness monitors.

Government Operations committee  Yes, you don't have a fairness monitor—