I'd like at this point in time to call the meeting to order.
I want to extend a welcome to everyone.
We have a big crowd here today, colleagues. This meeting has been called pursuant to the Standing Orders, to deal with chapter 1, “Management of Fees in Selected Departments and Agencies”, of the May 2008 report of the Auditor General of Canada.
We're very pleased to have with us today, from the Office of the Auditor General, assistant auditors general Douglas Timmins and Clyde MacLellan, and Rona Shaffran, director of audit operations.
From the Treasury Board Secretariat, we have the Comptroller General, Rodney Monette, and assistant comptroller general, John Morgan.
From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, we have the associate deputy minister, Stephen Rigby; Mr. William Crosbie, assistant deputy minister, consular services and emergency management branch; and Francine Côté, director general, corporate finance, planning and systems bureau.
Again, I want to welcome you.
We are now going to opening remarks. I understand, Mr. Timmins, you are giving the opening remarks on behalf of the Office of the Auditor General.