The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Issued the Following Statement in Response to the Release of the Auditor General's Report:
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/26/13 -- "Today, I wish to thank the Auditor General for what was, overall, a positive assessment of Canada's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
"I was pleased to read his conclusions about this program, all based on the information that our officials provided. They include that:
"The Auditor General's three recommendations have been accepted. The NSPS Secretariat will continue to closely monitor developments of each project to ensure appropriate adjustments are made. They will keep ministers informed. And they will ensure that the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the shipyards are measured.
"Early and extensive industry engagement, open book accounting and our use of independent Third Parties, including Fairness Monitors, will continue to ensure the integrity of this process. The robust governance model will continue to support efficient and effective decision making and will oversee the implementation of the Auditor General's recommendations.
"The NSPS has been the most open and transparent military procurement in Canada's history. Our officials will have held six technical briefings on NSPS after today. This is in addition to the regularly updated information that is easily and publicly available online. As the process continues, we are committed to continuing this transparency for Canadian taxpayers.
"To sum up, I want to reinforce what so many across the country have said: that the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy is a benefit for Canada. They include:
Peter Woods, Fairness Monitor (Oct. 2011)
Peter Cairns, President, Shipbuilders Association of Canada (June 2010)
Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (Oct. 2011)
Elizabeth May (Oct. 2011)
Pat Martin NDP MP (Nov. 2012)
"Industry analysts have estimated that over 15,000 jobs will be created and over $2 billion in annual economic benefits over the next 30 years.
"The Harper Government will keep our commitment to providing the men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard with the equipment that they need, at the best value for taxpayers.
"Building these ships here at home is good news for Canadian workers. It's good news for families and communities. And it's good news for shipbuilding - right here in Canada."
Contacts:
Marcel Poulin
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Diane Finley, P.C., M.P.
819-997-5421
Alyson Queen
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Diane Finley, P.C., M.P.
819-997-5421
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Datum: 26.11.2013 - 15:00 Uhr
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