Thank you.
Evidence of meeting #34 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was gens.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Evidence of meeting #34 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was gens.
A recording is available from Parliament.
5:25 p.m.
Chief Executive Officer, Information Technology Services Branch, Department of Public Works and Government Services
Thank you.
5:25 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
Thank you very much.
Thank you, committee, for being here.
Before we wrap up, so that I'm not missing anything, we have made a request of the witnesses today to provide us the parameters for GENS: a Gantt chart, or a step-by-step process of moving toward GENS; the cost; and how it will be sustainable. That's the question that was asked--do departments give the money?
Have I forgotten anything?
Yes, Madame.
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Liberal
Siobhan Coady Liberal St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
I also asked how these contracts are renewed, in terms of employees, as well as the costs of the project.
5:25 p.m.
Chief Executive Officer, Information Technology Services Branch, Department of Public Works and Government Services
Perfect. No problem.
5:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
Is there anything I've forgotten? No?
Would you like to make some last remarks?
5:30 p.m.
Chief Executive Officer, Information Technology Services Branch, Department of Public Works and Government Services
Thank you, yes.
Again, thank you for the invitation. I think the more we actually spend time understanding the rationale or the vision behind what we are doing, the better informed we're all going to be.
The bottom line at the end of the day is that the Government of Canada is a leading country still in information technology. Unfortunately, the Government of Canada, the federal government, is starting to lag behind with some of those technology services. Our mandate is to make sure we stay upfront and that we do the right thing.
5:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
In making that request, we suggest that you respond to us in two weeks so that we have sufficient time to review it.
I'd like to thank the committee members. I think the bells are ringing for the vote.
Thank you very much. The meeting is adjourned.