Thank you very much, Chair.
Welcome here, yet again. I know you have been here on numerous occasions as a result of the many studies that we have undertaken, and I do note that in your departmental plan, fraud and other wrongdoing remain key risks for your department. As well, as noted in the departmental plan, PSPC is taking “steps to strengthen its approach to better know who the Government of Canada conducts business with and the potential risk that they may pose.”
Ms. Reza, you just stated in your opening remarks that there are a number of other investigations taking place, and, if and when necessary, they will be referred to the RCMP when that is determined.
We know that a few weeks ago, or maybe a number of weeks ago, it was announced that three names had been referred to the RCMP for investigation related to approximately $5 million worth of contracts. What was the reason for the referral to the RCMP?