Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I have a couple of very brief comments I would make. One is in the interest of clarification. Mr. Lake asked a question in relation to the audit process. I just want members to understand that we have a very vigorous process in all of our performance audits, and it's not just the recommendations we get agreement on in the departments. We get agreement on all of the facts contained in the report. I just wanted to clarify that.
An interesting point that Mr. Wernick made throughout the testimony was that what the department appears to be doing now is trying to develop the tools that officials need in order to be able to properly implement all aspects of the agreement.
I think we'd all agree that it would have been a much better world if we'd had those tools in place 23 years ago, and I think if we're looking for lessons learned, perhaps when we enter into agreements we need to make sure officials have the tools they need. I think it was mentioned today--the need for evaluative tools, measurement tools, some contracting tools, and basic information on some of the economic development.
And finally, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Wernick talked about his action plan. We at the Office of the Auditor General would be happy to receive the plan and comment on it to the extent that it covers the recommendations we've made.
Thank you.