I'm going to call this meeting to order.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), we are considering chapter 7, “Acquisition of Leased Office Space”, of the May 2006 report of the Auditor General of Canada, which was referred to the committee on May 16, 2006.
We have here as a witness today Mr. Claude Drouin, who was a member of the House of Commons for a good number of years, and a minister of the crown.
It's good to see you back today, Mr. Drouin. You look as though you're in good health, and the world is treating you well. Welcome to our committee.
Without much further ado, do you have an opening statement, Mr. Drouin?