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Progress on the Seven-Point Plan - Winter 2014
| Action Plan Item | Status as of Winter 2014 |
|---|---|
| 1. Funding envelope for the acquisition of F-35 frozen | Acquisition funding for replacement aircraft remains frozen. |
| 2. Immediately establish Secretariat within Public Works and Government Services Canada | The National Fighter Procurement Secretariat became operational in June 2012. |
| 3. Department of National Defence to provide annual updates to Parliament on cost of F-35 | The 2012 National Defence Annual Update was released on December 12, 2012.
The 2013 National Defence Annual Update was released on August 9, 2013. |
| 4. Department of National Defence to evaluate options to sustain a Canadian Forces fighter capability | Four companies have responded to industry engagement questionnaires on capability, cost and industrial benefits.
The evaluation of options is well advanced and a report containing the summary of findings will be made public that respects commercial sensitivities and classified information restrictions. |
| 5. Treasury Board Secretariat to commission independent review of costs | The Independent Review: Next Generation Fighter Capability – 2012 Annual Update conducted by KPMG, was released on December 12, 2012.
The Independent Review: Next Generation Fighter Capability - 2013 Annual Update conducted by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, was released on August 9, 2013. |
| 6. Treasury Board Secretariat to ensure full compliance with procurement policies prior to approving project | Treasury Board Secretariat will review information presented once a project comes forth.
On January 25, 2013, Samson & Associates was awarded a competitive contract to inform acquisitions of a similar nature going forward. The Samson & Associates report, which will inform acquisitions of a similar nature going forward, is being finalized. |
| 7. Industry Canada to provide updates to Parliament on Canadian industrial participation in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program | First Canadian Industrial Participation in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program report released on December 12, 2012.
Second Canadian Industrial Participation in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program report released on May 31, 2013. Third Canadian Industrial Participation in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program report was released on December 10, 2013. |
