That could be one of the most important findings to come out of your study of the Treasury Board. The best approach that your committee could take would be to initiate a dialogue with the Auditor General's Office and with Treasury Board to find out what role they play and what they can do for you, the members of Parliament, who ultimately are held accountable. I think your committee has communicated extensively with the Auditor General, but perhaps less so with Treasury Board. I suggest that you look at the work that you are doing and take care not to waste time doing studies that others are doing.
On November 28th, 2006. See this statement in context.