Thank you, Mr. Chair.
In her statement, Dyane Adam made a statement.
The following is noted on page 3, and I quote:
Third, this clause sets out the Commissioner's twofold role, to protect and promote the language rights of Canadians.
Then I go to a letter that was addressed to us by Madame Gélinas, and it states: “A commissioner must be able to offer a vision, an approach, a way of acting, and a general orientation. He or she must be able to debate, to promote activities, to work with departments in other ways than simply through audits.”
I guess the crucial question here is whether we want an environmental commissioner or whether we want an environmental auditor.
I have a question for both Mr. Williams and Mrs. Santi.
Mr. Williams, how would you operate differently if you were operating, over the last 20 years, as an auditor rather than as the commissioner?
Mrs. Santi, how do you see the Auditor General's office acting as a protector of a cause, such as the environment, as opposed to reviewing past performances as an auditor?
Mr. Williams, perhaps you can start. Thank you.