I call the meeting back to order.
In the second hour of the meeting, we have the following witnesses from the Department of Veterans Affairs: Pierre Tessier, assistant deputy minister, chief financial officer and corporate services; Jane Hicks, acting senior assistant deputy minister, service delivery; and Mitch Freeman, acting assistant deputy minister, strategic policy, planning and performance.
We will resume the rounds of questions from committee members.
I will now give the floor to Mr. Richards.
for six minutes to start the conversation.