You are right, Mr. Chair, and we thank you for your comments.
Madam Minister, Mr. Huppé and Mr. Gallivan, thank you for being here with us.
This year, we focused particularly on tax evasion and on the efforts you made in this regard and the additional funds devoted to fighting tax evasion. Since all members of this committee are members of Parliament, I would like to address client service in my first question.
During the years when Mr. Harper was in power, there were rumours that the regional Gatineau office would be merged with the Ottawa office. Ms. Lebouthillier, could you clarify the status of the regional Gatineau office?