Thank you.
I believe we're on page 12.
I think we have to be realistic about some of the challenges we still face. Sustainability is key, as is the need to address not only the processes and systems that compromise the web of rules in a more immediate sense, but also the public service culture that feeds and sustains the infamous web of rules.
I would argue that the current fiscal and economic situation makes progress in this area even more critical, because as we move forward with budget implementation, clearly we need to ensure that we are taking more risk but doing it with good risk management frameworks in place in departments.
We know we cannot drive this change alone or force this unilaterally from the centre. We will look to departments and functional communities to resist rebuilding their own webs of rules and instead encourage intelligent risk-taking to innovation.
As well, I would say that parliamentarians have a key role to play in this area. The Prime Minister's Advisory Committee on the Public Service recently issued the Mazankowski-Tellier report, from which I quote:
...elected officials must accept that there will always be some degree of risk and uncertainty at play in managing complex issues. ... This will require tolerance for potential mistakes, and an ability to learn from them, which will be far outweighed by increases in efficiency, innovation and employee engagement.
Mr. Chair, this concludes our presentation. Of course we will be pleased to stay here to respond to any questions that may be asked.
Thank you. Merci.