At this time, I'd like to call the meeting to order.
I want to welcome everyone here. Bienvenue à tous. On behalf of the committee, I especially want to extend a welcome to the witnesses.
Today, pursuant to the Standing Orders, we're dealing with chapter 5, “Keeping the Border Open and Secure - Canada Border Services Agency” of the October 2007 report of the Auditor General of Canada. The committee is very pleased to have with us today, representing the Office of the Auditor General, Hugh McRoberts, assistant auditor general, accompanied by Gordon Stock, principal; and representing the Canada Border Services Agency, we have Alain Jolicoeur, president. Bienvenue Monsieur Jolicoeur. We have Stephen Rigby, executive vice-president, and also accompanying him is Cathy Munroe, director general of programs and operational services directorate. Again, welcome everyone.
I understand, Mr. McRoberts, you're going to give an opening statement on behalf of the Office of the Auditor General, and I invite you to give your opening statement now.