I call this meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 70 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
Pursuant to the motions adopted by the committee on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, and Monday, April 24, 2023, the committee is meeting on the study of the federal government consulting contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company.
In accordance with our routine motion, I am informing the committee that all witnesses attending by video conference have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
Colleagues, we have two opening statements, and then a very short commentary by our law clerk.
Mr. Shea, I understand you're starting with an opening statement.
Please go ahead.