Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to everyone else for being here.
I gave my opinion to the chair just to assist him in his work, which is my role.
Indeed, from time to time, the committee's power is used to gently suggest to the auditor that she undertake a study. When you do that, you may be more likely to be successful when the proposed motion is more specific or the suggestions proposed in the study are better defined.
The Auditor General and the Office of the Auditor General, or OAG, have occasionally conducted policy studies, but this type of study takes a long time, 12 to 18 months. When a study focuses on a specific program, such as the responsibilities of a member of the military, it can be easier to understand its essence and the resources and risk management it entails. You need to keep all factors in mind before recommending that the OAG undertake a study. This information could be useful as part of the process.