I'll now call the meeting to order.
I know some members are still getting settled, but those members know it takes me a few minutes to go over some of the rules and introductions.
Thank you, all, for coming in today. It's wonderful to see so many witnesses here in person.
Welcome to the 47th meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), The committee is meeting today as part of its study on Report 10, "Specific COVID-19 Benefits", of the Auditor General of Canada.
I'd now like to welcome our witnesses. I know there are a lot of people here today.
We have Karen Hogan, the Auditor General. It's nice to see you. We also have Mélanie Cabana, principal, and Lucie Després, director of the Auditor General's office.
From Canada Revenue Agency, we have Bob Hamilton, commissioner of revenue; Marc Lemieux, assistant commissioner, collections and verification branch; Gillian Pranke, assistant commissioner, assessment, benefit and service branch; and Adrianna McGillivray, director general, compliance programs branch.
With us from the Department of Employment and Social Development is Jean-François Tremblay, deputy minister; Tammy Bélanger, senior assistant deputy minister, benefits and integrated services branch, by video conference; Catherine Demers, associate assistant deputy minister, skills and employment branch; Mary Crescenzi, assistant deputy minister, integrity services branch, Service Canada; Cliff C. Groen, business lead, benefits delivery modernization; and Nathalie Manseau, acting chief financial officer and director general, financial management advisory services, also by video conference.
We'll hear from our witnesses.
Ms. Hogan, you have the floor for five minutes, after which we'll go to Mr. Hamilton and Monsieur Tremblay.
Ms. Hogan, it's over to you, please.