Good afternoon, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 87 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates—or, as the PBO refers to it, the mighty OGGO.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5) and the order of reference adopted by the House of Commons on Thursday, November 9, 2023, the committee is meeting on the study of the supplementary estimates (B) 2023-24.
This is a reminder not to put earpieces next to the microphones, as this causes feedback and potential injury to our valued translators.
Today we have the PBO's office for two hours with an opening statement from Mr. Giroux. We are going to take a short suspension at 4:30, and we will welcome in Mr. Bill Robson from the C.D. Howe Institute.
As required, I'm letting everyone know all audio tests for Mr. Robson have been done and were found satisfactory.
Mr. Giroux, welcome back again. The floor is yours.