Thank you, Chair.
It's great to see all the new members of this committee. I know that Ms. Kusie and Ms. Tesser Derksen attended the conference on public accounts. I think it's a great introduction, especially to what this committee is supposed to be about: non-partisan value for the taxpayer and really looking at the Auditor General's report to make a difference.
There are so many reports that we haven't seen from the Auditor General, not just the ones that are listed here. I want to make a point of saying that I wish we could have reviewed more of those reports in the past. However, it would be good if, in the spirit of what was stressed at the public accounts conference—being non-partisan and collaborative—every party could choose one report. Then it would be fair: three reports for the three parties here. I think we would be able to cover a number of interests.
I also note—and I know, Mr. Chair, you will know what I'm saying—that we have a number of draft reports, dating from 2022, that also need to be incorporated.
Mr. Lemire, I'm sure that we can have a chance to discuss your motion a little more, maybe off-line.
I would like to look at some of the reports from the environment commissioner. There are four reports here, and I think all of them would be good to look at. In particular, “Lessons Learned from Canada's Record on Sustainable Development”, which is number four from the commissioner, looks at three decades to foster sustainable development. I think that, given where we are going with the environment, my concern for future generations, like my children.... In thinking about the wildfires, I was in Edmonton last week, and I was surprised at how hazy it was, and even in Toronto we've had days when it's been hazy, so I think it's important to see what lessons have been learned and to apply them to the future.
I would recommend that one, as well as “Current and Future Use of Federal Office Space”, which is report number three from the Auditor General, because housing is, of course, a big concern.