Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you, Minister, for being here today.
We heard testimony earlier today about concerns of replacing workers with outside consultants and contractors.
This is my first question for you today, Minister. I have a number here from the public accounts for Employment and Social Development Canada, 2022-23, which shows that $601,511,775 was spent on outside consultants and contractors.
How much of that was spent on outside consultants and contractors at your department of labour and seniors?