I'd like to call the meeting to order and extend to everyone here a very warm welcome on behalf of all committee members.
This meeting has been called pursuant to the Standing Orders to deal with chapter 4, “Managing Risks to Canada's Plant Resources--Canadian Food Inspection Agency”, of the December 2008 Report of the Auditor General of Canada.
The committee is very pleased to have present this afternoon the Auditor General, Sheila Fraser. She's accompanied by Assistant Auditor General Neil Maxwell and Principal Dale Shier.
From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency we have the president and accounting officer, Carole Swan. With her at the table is Brian Evans, executive vice-president; Paul Mayers, associate vice-president; and Mr. Stephen Baker, vice-president finance, administration, and information technology.
Again I offer a warm welcome to everyone.
We'll call upon the Auditor General, Ms. Fraser, for opening remarks. Then we'll go to Ms. Swan.