Thank you, Chair.
That was one of the major issues raised by the various departmental functions. We note in the report that for the period we looked at, about 90% of the evaluations were wholly or partially conducted by contractors.
There will always be a need for contractors. I think we have to recognize that. But I was pleased to hear the secretary mention the work that has been done on recruiting and qualifying people, so that the capacity will remain within government and it won't be contractors coming in and then leaving with the information. It's important that there be sufficient capacity within departmental staff. I don't know the progress that has been made, but there certainly would appear to have been planning done, and efforts done, within the last year.