Thank you, Madam Chair.
Mr. Ferguson, thank you once again for being here with us. As you mentioned in your report, people's comments seem to indicate that they are happy with your services. Also, I have been on this committee for two and a half years, and it's an honour to receive you here frequently and to work with you to ensure that services and departments are accountable to the government.
Also, Mr. Ferguson, I'd like to congratulate you on your French. Your progress has been flawless. In my opinion, you are really a beacon in the public service, and you have proven that it is possible to succeed with hard work. I congratulate you on that.
I have a few questions on your plan, but your statement made me curious. In paragraph 7 you said that parliamentary committees reviewed 72% of the reports you presented, which represents a 59% increase. No, excuse me, that is not it. In any case, there was an increase as compared to the past. In your report, you compare this year to 2015-2016. Is that because it was an election year? Is it because Parliament is using your audits now more than it did before?