I think I would like to answer that question by saying that the role of the Auditor General is critical to democracy. We bring forward impartial, objective and independent advice. We make our recommendations on the basis of facts that have been cleared and have been certified by the departments themselves as accurate.
Ultimately, when it comes to our funding, it is difficult to go to a government and say, “Give us more money so we can critique you.” That's where the role of parliamentary committees comes in. This committee, in particular, through a series of governments, has shown itself to be an incredible ally to the Office of the Auditor General and an ally to democracy. It was because of the work of this committee, even before 2020, that we got our funding. Quite frankly, it was the pressure this committee put on the government.
I would refer the members to the report that was submitted by this committee to Parliament in the previous Parliament signalling the importance of independent funding mechanisms. This committee does great work for democracy, and I would highlight the importance of non-partisanship and the importance of support for the Auditor General not being lost.