Good morning, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 140 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Before we begin, I'd like to ask all in-person participants to read the guidelines written on the updated cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including and especially the interpreters. You'll also notice a QR code on the card that links to a short awareness video.
I am told there is some audio issue that is mild at this point and is affecting all of our witnesses and two members who are joining us remotely. With respect to the witnesses, I'm going to ask that when you are making your opening statements you speak slowly and clearly. This goes, of course, for members as well when they are questioning witnesses. There's no issue that's causing any disruption now, but if it intensifies, then we might have to pause the committee hearing.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), the committee is resuming consideration of Report 6, “Sustainable Development Technology Canada”, of the 2024 Reports 5 to 7 of the Auditor General of Canada, referred to the committee on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Before I begin, I just want to note some committee membership changes.
Joining us is Mr. Drouin. Welcome. It's good to see you. It's nice of you to join the committee.