Our office and other officials play a role in educating people in the government about our work. An independent auditor isn't just there to find weaknesses. They can also serve as a partner in improving programs to achieve the desired results.
We must have good discussions. We must insist on having access to information and to public servants to do our job.
We've had issues in this area, but we've always been able to resolve them. I trust all the staff who work in the office and the public servants. We share a common goal of providing value added to Canadians.