Quoting the Auditor General, she states specifically that “it must be noted that our conclusions about management practices and actions refer only to those of government departments.” She did not audit them, she did not ask them very much in the way of questions, because that's not her responsibility. As we know, she cannot go outside government in her audit. Therefore, I'm at a loss to try to understand why we are now bringing in the private sector to have them answer these questions, because it is not within our purview, Mr. Chairman. Our job is to hold the government accountable.
If the government made a mistake in awarding a contract, then the government has to explain itself, which is why it would be nice if Mr. Marshall were here. But if they submitted the contract in accordance with a request for a proposal, and if the government made a decision to give them the contract, then they have nothing to say. If the government failed to administer the contract properly and ensure that all documentation was in order, they have nothing to say on that matter either. So I am actually at a loss to find out why they're coming here. Perhaps someone can explain that to me, Mr. Chair.