Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Minister, thanks for joining us today. I think it's very important that you be here, so it is appreciated.
I have to say this is probably—and I don't think you could find disagreement—one of the very worst AG reports that I have encountered in my seven and a half years here in the House. The performance and lack of answers from your deputies at the first meeting, to be very frank, was disappointing. We have seen that high-risk first nations communities were not IDed or prioritized. Structural mitigation needs were not met. First nations homes were damaged while communities waited for funding to address flood risks. There were non-existent or out-of-date emergency plans and a lack of knowledge of emergency management commitments and whether they were being met.
I have to ask: Who is responsible for this debacle? Who's responsible for all these, frankly, just unacceptable, horrible items listed in this report?