I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number six of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are here in person in the room, and I believe we have one member online using the Zoom application.
I'd like to remind members, as well as our witnesses, about the audio system. When you're not using your headset, place it down on the marker on your desk, keeping it away from the microphone at all times. Please do not touch the microphone. If you need to adjust it, it's best to turn off the microphone to avoid audio feedback.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), the committee is commencing consideration of report 3 of the Auditor General of Canada, entitled “Current and Future Use of Federal Office Space”, of the 2025 reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General, referred to the committee on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
I'd like to introduce our witnesses, some of whom have opening statements.
From the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, we have Coleen Volk, president and chief executive officer. It's nice to see you today.
From the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, we have Paul Halucha, deputy minister; and Janet Goulding, senior assistant deputy minister, housing and homelessness branch. It's nice to have you in, as well.
From the Office of the Auditor General, we have Karen Hogan, the Auditor General of Canada. It's nice to see you again. Joining her are Nicolas Blouin, director; and Markirit Armutlu, principal. It's nice to see you as well.
We'll now turn to the opening statements.
Auditor General, you have five minutes to kick us off, please.