Thank you.
Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered today on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin nation.
Joining me today are Dominic Laporte, assistant deputy minister for procurement; Mollie Royds, associate assistant deputy minister for procurement; and Catherine Poulin, assistant deputy minister for departmental oversight.
I want to start by thanking the committee for this opportunity to appear to discuss the procurement ombud report on contracts awarded to McKinsey.
It is important to me as the deputy minister with a key responsibility for procurement to be given the opportunity to comment.
I would also like to thank—