Thank you very much, Mr. Volpe, for those comments, and also for the opportunity to set the record straight on what has occurred.
I just want to reiterate that air transportation in Canada is the safest in the world. The Auditor General, along with the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, has recognized Transport Canada as a world leader in implementing safety management systems in aviation organizations.
Colleagues, the Auditor General does not question the safety of the travelling public. Rather, her report indicates and evaluates some administrative and planning aspects of how Transport Canada is managing the transition to safety management systems.
I'll let my deputy minister go into the details as to what has occurred since the report has been tabled, if you wish. It will take a couple of minutes.