We are now in session.
Good morning, everyone.
Welcome to the 50th meeting of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the House of Commons.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), the committee is meeting today to undertake a study of Report 6, Arctic Waters Surveillance, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada, referred to the committee on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
I'd now like to welcome our witnesses.
From the Office of the Auditor General, we have Andrew Hayes, the deputy auditor general; Nicholas Swales, principal; and Chantal Thibaudeau, director. It's nice to see you and your team today.
From the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, we have Annette Gibbons, deputy minister, along with Mario Pelletier, commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard.
From the Department of Public Works and Government Services, we have Paul Thompson, deputy minister, and Simon Page, assistant deputy minister, defence and marine procurement.
Each of our departments will have five minutes. As members know, the last 30 minutes is for committee business. Today, I'll give fair warning that I want to watch the clock closely. Doing so will allow us to get through three rounds and end at 12:30 or thereabouts.
Mr. Hayes, go ahead. You have the floor for five minutes, please, sir.