Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I believe the letter you received and the motion we have presented speak for themselves. I would simply provide the rationale for why we believe it's important for this committee to undertake this study on this issue at this time, understanding that perhaps there will be a delay in the beginning of the meetings because of individuals' calendars.
We were told by the Prime Minister, on numerous occasions once this story broke, that not only could the public service not handle the administration of this program, but that it was, in fact, departmental officials who recommended that the WE organization was the only one able to administer it.
Because this falls within the purview of our committee, I believe it's important that we undertake this study, as well as hear from the ministers who have been included in the motion.
I will simply leave my comments there. Thank you.