Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'll ask some fast questions and give you lots of ice time to elaborate.
First, when will we see the report?
Second, on May 15, when the senior executives appeared here, there was no mention of the presentation of any plan to modify the food inspection systems. I'm asking if the senior executives were aware of the plan when they appeared. If they did, how do you explain their failure to mention it?
Third, since the proposed reform of the inspection system would affect your expenditure budget, wouldn't the transparency obligation binding on deputy ministers have required the witnesses to tell us about the intention to cut CFIA spending?
Fourth, is the proposed reform not part of your 2008-09 report on plans and priorities? Shouldn't it be part of it? If so, why wasn't it included?
Fifth, I would like your definition of what is a communication risk.
Last, for us all, why was this report not made public?
Thank you.