Good morning, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 34 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, but I believe all of our members and witnesses are here in the room.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), the committee will begin consideration of the follow-up report on programs for first nations, taken from the fall 2025 reports of the Auditor General of Canada and referred to the committee on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
I'd like to welcome all our witnesses. Thank you for coming in today.
From the Office of the Auditor General, we have Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada. It's nice to see you.
We also have Andrew Hayes, deputy auditor general, and Doreen Deveen, director. Thank you for joining us today and for correcting me.
From the Department of Indigenous Services, we have Michelle Kovacevic, deputy minister. It's nice to see you and your team: Richard Goodyear, senior assistant deputy minister and chief financial officer; Candice St-Aubin, senior assistant deputy minister, strategic policy and partnerships; Jennifer Wheatley, assistant deputy minister, regional delivery sector; and Curtis Bergeron, director, strategic water management directorate.
I believe there will be two opening statements.
As per our custom, Ms. Hogan, you'll kick us off. You have approximately five minutes.