My very first week in office I phoned the Auditor General. I have met with her on a few occasions to ensure that our mandates are clear and that there is no duplication and also to determine if she could provide us with her expertise in complex cases. In the end, what we want to do is to deal quickly with a complaint by using the best available resources and expertise and to find a solution, no matter the issue. Sometimes, the Auditor General is in the best position to accomplish this. I can assure you that all officers of Parliament will collaborate promptly in our informal process.
On April 17th, 2008. See this statement in context.