Good morning, everyone.
I'd like to call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 141 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 feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including and especially the interpreters. You'll notice a QR code on the card that links to a short awareness video.
This is a kind reminder to all those in person and online that, for the safety of our interpreters, it is very important that your microphone is muted when you're not speaking.
I thank all members in advance for their co-operation.
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 1 of the 2024 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada, “ArriveCAN”, which was referred to the committee on Monday, February 12, 2024.
I'd now like to welcome our two witnesses, who have been very patient. I thank you for that.
From the Department of Public Works and Government Services, we have Lysane Bolduc, director general, professional services, transformative solutions sector, and Thomas von Schoenberg, senior director, real property contracting directorate.
You have five minutes for your opening remarks. I don't know if you have a preference as to who will begin, but I'll turn it over to Madame Bolduc.
You have the floor for five minutes, please. It's over to you.