I call the meeting to order.
On behalf of all members of the committee, I want to welcome all the witnesses here today.
The meeting was called pursuant to the Standing Orders to deal with chapter 7, emergency management, Public Safety Canada, of the fall 2009 Report of the Auditor General of Canada.
The committee is very pleased to have with us this afternoon, from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, of course the Auditor herself, Sheila Fraser. She's accompanied by Wendy Loschiuk, Assistant Auditor General; and Gordon Stock, Principal.
From the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness we have Mr. William Baker, the Deputy Minister and Accounting Officer. He's accompanied by Mr. Myles Kirvan, the Associate Deputy Minister; and Daniel Lavoie, the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Emergency Management and National Ssecurity Branch.
From the Privy Council Office we have Stéphane Larue, Director of Operations, Security and Intelligence.
Again, welcome, everyone.
We'll start with opening statements. Ms. Fraser, you have five minutes.
Thank you very much.