I call the meeting back to order.
The second part of this meeting, the last hour, is to deal with the special examination on crown corporations. In this case here it is VIA Rail Canada.
The committee is very pleased to have with us, for this hour, from the Office of the Auditor General, Sheila Fraser. She is accompanied by René Béliveau, principal. And from VIA Rail Canada Inc. we have Mr. Paul Côté, the president and chief executive officer. He is accompanied by Robert St-Jean, chief financial and administration officer, and Christena Keon Sirsly, chief strategy officer.
On behalf of the committee, I want to welcome you all.
As in the previous meeting, I will ask for opening comments, first of all from you, Ms. Fraser.