Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thanks to the minister for being here and answering some questions. My questions concern the Auditor General.
The interim Auditor General has announced cuts of $6.5 million annually to their $88 million budget. The AG's office will also stop performing separate financial audits of close to 20 small government agencies, boards, and commissions. Of course, we know that these have has been very useful in the past. For example, it was the Auditor General's office that uncovered problems at the Office of the Integrity Commissioner.
My question to you is, why are you planning on cutting the Office of the Auditor General? Doesn't it save taxpayers' money by auditing?