44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 19, 2022 10:00AM
- May/19/22 6:54:25 p.m.
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Madam Chair, again, we are working with the shipyards. I would like to point out that we have actually had five large ships delivered already.
Three of the offshore fisheries science vessels have been delivered, and two of the AOPS have been delivered. Other projects are under construction. We are going to continue to work with the shipyards, and we will ensure that we continue to monitor the situation and do what we can to support them. We know how important it is to keep these jobs here in Canada and have this production take place here in Canada.
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- May/19/22 6:54:58 p.m.
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Madam Chair, let us talk about some of projects that are currently being delivered or have been delivered, particularly the Arctic and offshore patrol ships.
A witness who appeared before the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates last week, Mr. Kendrick, said he really could not understand why the cost of the seventh and eighth ships to be delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard will exceed $1.5 billion, while Norway is building three larger, more powerful ships for a total of $700 million.
Can the minister explain that?
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- May/19/22 7:02:57 p.m.
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Madam Chair, right now I think we are delivering in defence. We have a strong defence record.
In terms of what we are in the process of doing, we are moving forward to finalize 88 new fighter jets, we are delivering the first Canadian-built ships in 20 years and we are acquiring six Arctic offshore patrol vessels. We are continuing to deliver in defence. Right now the situation is a strong one, and we will continue to procure in this manner, which is strong.
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- May/19/22 9:19:04 p.m.
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Madam Chair, Mr. Kendrick is an architect who worked for the government from 1981 to 2020. He has credibility and a great deal of experience. He told the committee that the offshore patrol ship project process, which is supposed to be fair, open and transparent, is not. It is completely opaque. Does the minister agree with his statement?
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- May/19/22 9:21:08 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I am quoting comments made by a committee witness who worked for the Canadian government from 1981 to 2020.
Mr. Kendrick also asked the committee to note that the offshore patrol ships are not wanted or needed by either the navy or the Coast Guard and are only being built to keep the shipyard busy until the Canadian surface combatant project is ready to move forward. Does the minister agree with that statement?
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- May/19/22 9:38:04 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I would like to know the official cost of the Arctic and offshore patrol ships and whether it is possible to break down those costs.
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