The first of the five priorities was accountability to Parliament, a fundamental consideration for an Auditor General. Our Office has conducted a number of audits and studies and intends to continue doing so.
Another priority of ours was ensuring an efficient Public Service. We look into such issues as human resources management and technologies management. Our efforts in this area are ongoing.
Another area of concern is public health and safety. We've conducted a number of audits on national security, particularly in the wake of 9/11. A considerable amount of money has been invested in this activity.
We're continuing to carry out a series of health audits involving Health Canada and the food protection service. Additional audits will be carried out over the course of the next few years.
Another priority was Heritage. We've conduced an audit on the management of historical and other sites. This was a first for a legislative auditor. We foresee conducting more in the future.
The last priority identified was aboriginal issues. We've conducted an average of two audits per year in this sector.
At the Office, they're already starting to talk about the end of my mandate, yet it seems I just took up the position. We plan to provide a report of sorts on these matters as the end of my mandate nears. We're also planning audits to address questions such as the ones raised by Mr. Lévesque.