Good afternoon, everyone. I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 53 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
Pursuant to the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, January 18, 2022, the committee is meeting on the study of the federal government consulting contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company.
I'm informing the committee that all witnesses appearing by video conference have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
Quickly, at the very end, before we start the subcommittee, there are a couple of items I have to go over that I need feedback on from the committee. I just need a couple of minutes then, please, and then we'll go on to the subcommittee.
We'll start by welcoming Minister Fraser.
Welcome to OGGO. I've been here seven years and we haven't seen you before, so welcome to your inaugural appearance with OGGO.
I understand you have an opening statement. Go ahead, for five minutes, please. The floor is yours, Minister.