David McGuinty: “Canada is a sovereign and independent country. It has been for over 150 years and will remain so. This discussion of…”

It will remain under review until it’s no longer under review.

The question of what is part and parcel of that negotiation continues. And I am hopeful we will come to a successful outcome in due course.

The job of the minister of defence is to ensure that the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces get the equipment that meet their operational needs and requirements.

Creating a separate Crown corporation would bring commercial discipline to the complex work involved in military procurement.