Thank you, Chair.
It's very nice to see you again, Mr. Minto.
Let me begin by saying I can't imagine a person better qualified to take this role. I read in your CV that not only are you a chartered accountant, but you have a master's degree in political science and a law degree—those three together.
I also note that much of your career was spent in the Office of the Auditor General, a truly independent officer of Parliament, and you operated within that framework. There's nothing independent about your job now in that you report to the Minister of Public Works. While I appreciate and accept the value of your ombudsman role, do you not find this limiting?
Let me ask you a direct question. When Public Works looks at your office's reports, what comment do they have? Do they accept it at face value or do they bargain with you and negotiate with you as to what should and what should not go into your reports?