Mr. Speaker, I think the report the hon. member is reading is different from the one I have.
First, I would point out to the member that most of the criticism of FORD-Q applies to the 1980s. Things have changed since then. That is, the programs of the 1980s cannot perhaps be adapted to the 1990s. This is why FORD-Q completely changed its programming in order to create an SMB access centre, which has led to hugely successful SMBs.
I would like to quote from the auditor general's report: "The development of the new programming framework is the result of strategic reflection. FORD-Q's approach is well structured. Roles and responsibilities were clearly defined, and appropriate mechanisms put in place to ensure activity co-ordination and follow up. Our examination revealed-this is the auditor general speaking-that the department had given reasonable consideration to information on past activities and on its internal and external environments".
The auditor general congratulated us, and I would like to congratulate the department officials here today.