Thank you.
I want to turn to the independent funding model now. We saw a similar situation under the Harper government, which slashed the Auditor General's funding, making it almost impossible for the Auditor General to do their job during that time.
I gather from what you said that your office is underfunded, in addition to having to deal with budget cuts that will make it even harder for you to do your job.
Do you, as an officer of Parliament, genuinely believe that an independent funding model is necessary in order for you to do your job and ensure that all government spending is transparent—something that really matters to Canadians?