I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 140 of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
Is everybody ready to go here?
Okay, good.
Before we begin, I would ask all in-person participants to read the guidelines written on the updated cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents, and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. You will also notice a QR code on the card, which links to a short awareness video.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the committee is commencing its study of privacy breaches at the Canada Revenue Agency, or CRA.
I would like to welcome our witnesses for the first hour.
Appearing today we have the honourable Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue. By her side, from the Canada Revenue Agency, we have Bob Hamilton, commissioner of revenue.
Minister, you have up to five minutes for your opening remarks.