As I mentioned earlier, we have an internal audit charter that is reviewed every year by the departmental audit committee and approved by the deputy minister. This gives us access to all the records and individuals we need, but if I feel that my independence is being impeded, I have a few avenues where I can go. I can talk to the comptroller general of Canada and raise issues or concerns that I have. If there are departmental officials who are not giving me the information I need, I can work with them collaboratively, and if that doesn't work, I can use the charter to get the documentation through the support of the deputy minister.
On October 29th, 2024. See this statement in context.