I now call the meeting to order.
Good afternoon.
Welcome to meeting number 148 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 by using the Zoom application.
Before we begin, I will ask all in-person participants to remain cognizant of the rules surrounding earpieces. When not using the earpiece, put it on one of the stickers to the left or right. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents. I remind all those in person and online that for the safety of our interpreters, it is very important that your microphone be muted when you are not speaking.
Thank you for your 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 6: Sustainable Development Technology Canada” of the 2024 reports 5 to 7 of the Auditor General of Canada.
I would now like to welcome our witness, Mr. Navdeep Bains, who is returning as an individual.
Mr. Bains, you have time for an opening comment of up to five minutes. If you would like to take it, the floor is yours.