Thank you, Mr. Chair. It's great to see you in the chair.
Thank you, Minister, for being here today.
You spoke in your opening remarks, Minister, about the increase in spending in the estimates. I would note that there has been lots of spending through your department, as well as Indigenous Services Canada, and I certainly take no issue with that on the face of it.
However, I want to turn your attention to a PBO report: “Research and Comparative Analysis of CIRNAC and ISC”. It has found that, for your department and for Indigenous Services, despite this dramatic increase in funding, it has not led to an equal increase in results, in the ability of your department to reach its goals.
Maybe just to start with that, Minister, is that report concerning to you?