Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance.
The Auditor General has repeatedly expressed concern that eight crown corporations are exempt from the provisions of the Financial Administration Act which mandate good management
and accountability. The exempt crown corporations include the Canada Council, the National Film Board, the National Arts Centre Corporation among others.
At a time when Canadians are demanding that governments spend their tax dollars wisely, can the minister explain why these crown corporations are exempt from part X of the Financial Administration Act?