I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number two of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
I have some things I'd like to go over.
Pursuant to the Standing Order 108(3)(g), the committee is meeting today to receive a briefing on public accounts committees. During the first hour, we will hear from representatives of the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation, CAAF. During the second hour, four former chairs of this committee will brief us on their previous work on this committee.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of September 23, 2020. The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website. So you are aware, the webcast will also show the person speaking rather than the entirety of the committee.
To ensure an orderly meeting, I would like to outline a few rules to follow.
Members and witnesses may speak in the official language of their choice. Interpretation services are available for this meeting. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of “floor”, “English” or “French”.
For members participating in person, proceed as you usually would when the whole committee is meeting in person in a committee room. Keep in mind the directives from the Board of Internal Economy regarding masking and health protocols.
Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name. If you are on the video conference, please click on the microphone icon to unmute your mike. Those in the room, your microphone will be controlled as normal by the proceedings and verification officer.
I will remind you that all comments by members and witnesses should be addressed through the chair.
When you are not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
With regard to a speaking list, the committee clerk and I will do our best to maintain a consolidated order of speaking for all members, whether you are participating virtually or in person.
Now I would like to welcome our witnesses. We have Carol Bellringer, president and chief executive officer; and Lesley Burns, director of oversight.
You may proceed with your opening comments.