I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 56 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022, and therefore members can attend in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. Should any technical challenges arise, please advise me. Please note that we may need to suspend for a few minutes as we need to ensure that all members are able to participate fully.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, the committee commenced its study of the subject matter of the report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner entitled “Ng Report”.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses.
With us from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development is Mr. Rob Stewart, who is deputy minister of international trade. As well, we have Mr. Daniel Pilon, director general of procurement and asset management.
Mr. Stewart, you have five minutes, sir. The floor is yours.