Good afternoon, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 49 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, the mighty OGGO.
Pursuant to the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, January 18, 2022, the committee is meeting on the study of federal government consulting contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company.
We are going to start with a five-minute opening statement from Mr. Barton.
Mr. Barton, welcome. Five minutes are yours.