I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 81 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee is meeting today as part of our study on the National Capital Commission and, more specifically, the Rideau Hall storage building.
I'd like to welcome our two witnesses. From the Department of Public Works and Government Services, we have Lorenzo Ieraci, assistant deputy minister, policy, planning and communications. From the Treasury Board Secretariat, we have Brian Gear, executive director of policy, planning and performance in the priorities and planning sector.
Gentlemen, I understand you both have opening statements.
I'll begin with Mr. Ieraci. You have the floor for up to five minutes, please. Thank you.