Thank you for the question.
I did not observe those issues when I was at CBSA.
In the end, when I was acting assistant deputy minister, I was responsible for managing expenses related to border processes for travellers. As part of my accountability mandate, I was also responsible for ensuring that budgets were properly prepared. So I haven't experienced that situation; I haven't seen the same thing.
I think it's very important to point out that the awarded contracts did not concern the ArriveCAN application file. The purpose of those contracts was to increase the number of consultants to help us manage the budget. I think that was among the points that were raised.
Currently, I am responsible for managing professional services contracts.