I can do it in 20 seconds, Mr. Chair. I don't have a great deal to add.
I had a hand in writing that letter. I am aware of that letter the Auditor General sent. I believe it's quite clear. As Mr. Ralston has indicated, if the government decides not to proceed with audited departmental financial statements, we will adjust our own audit plans accordingly.
We will deal with some of the issues we might have dealt with in an audited departmental financial statement through our audit of the public accounts and through performance audits. I believe that's what the Auditor General's letter indicates.