Thank you for that clarification, Ms. Hogan.
I realize you can't speak as freely as I can about what is obvious to both of us, so I will rephrase my question.
Your office conducted an audit in 2005 and another one in 2011. You submitted a report this year. Yet again, you are disappointed with the lack of significant progress. It's clear that the department's actions do not necessarily live up to the promise the government made to first nations. Every single time, you have made clear and specific recommendations. Despite agreeing with those recommendations, the department has never managed to implement them once and for all.
I would be willing to accept the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse, but the government's commitment dates back to 2015. There was no pandemic then. I realize that it did slow things down, but it does not account for the extent of the failings identified in your report.
Mentally, do you feel assured that this is the last time you will have to prod the department like this, or is it a lost cause?
Your office produces reports, they end up on some shelf and you have to do it all over again every five, 10 or 15 years.