I now declare this 48th meeting of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts in order.
Colleagues, before we move to the orders of the day, perhaps I could ask your indulgence for approval for a short business meeting afterwards. We have some scheduling that I need to run by you for approval. So, with your agreement, at the conclusion of our questions I'd like to move into a business meeting. It shouldn't take too long. I guess we're in agreement. I don't see anybody violently opposed so I assume we're good on that.
Therefore, we'll now turn our attention to the matter at hand. Welcome to all of our guests. We're here to study chapter 3, “Mental Health Services for Veterans”, of the fall 2014 report of the Auditor General of Canada. The Auditor General couldn't be here but his capable and renowned assistant auditor general, Mr. Berthelette, is here.
Sir, we will begin with your opening remarks. You now have the floor.