Government Operations committee  Yes. That's a very good question. We want the procurement process to be efficient, open, inclusive and aligned with the priorities of Canadians and our government. First, we want it to be efficient in using modern technology, obviously. We also want it to be inclusive of those

Government Operations committee  Thank you for that question, Ms. Chabot. We're very pleased to see you with us today. My answer is that I'm facing two major challenges. First, this obviously isn't the Treasury Board Secretariat's responsibility, but rather that of Public Services and Procurement Canada, Fishe

Government Operations committee  Those costs are obviously public. For specific details and information, you'll have to contact Public Services and Procurement Canada or Fisheries and Oceans Canada regarding icebreakers. If you insist, Ms. Chabot, I could tell you at length…

Government Operations committee  Once again, thank you for that question, Ms. Chabot. It's important for you to be aware of two significant points about Phoenix. The first one, which you should absolutely keep in mind and repeat whenever possible, is that it's unacceptable for workers not to be paid properly a

Government Operations committee  You'll have to contact the Canada Revenue Agency regarding the tax treatment of that compensation. You may also refer to clause 18 of the agreement signed with the public service unions for the information the Canada Revenue Agency used to reach its decision. It was made public s

Government Operations committee  I'll ask Ms. Cahill, who is our expert at the Treasury Board Secretariat, to give you the most up-to-date details on that.

Government Operations committee  I know you'd like an exact answer, and that's why I'm asking Karen Cahill to speak briefly.

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Matthew. I'm always happy and privileged to be in your virtual company. I would say that obviously this has been a top concern of my colleagues Minister Bennett and Minister Miller. For the precise link between the estimates process and those investments and actions,

Government Operations committee  Mr. Purves, would you like to provide further precision?

Government Operations committee  Before I turn to Mr. Purves for the right, precise information, let me say, Mr. Green, that this is an outstanding and important question in the context of our investments in biomanufacturing in Canada. I have the privilege of having Medicago in my riding. Medicago is the only c

Government Operations committee  I understand. I won't speak to you about my riding anymore. I will turn back to Mr. Purves for an answer.

Government Operations committee  Go ahead, Mr. Purves. You will be in a better position.

Government Operations committee  Sorry, Mr. Purves. I think you and I are quite well aligned, but I will let you speak.

Government Operations committee  I will say it in different words, but the answer is the same. I think my colleagues in this case, Minister Anand and Minister Champagne, would be delighted to provide you with the right details. If you want, you can ask them to be in touch with your office.

Government Operations committee  The Treasury Board does two things with regard to those files. First, it assesses and eventually provides the policy authorities. That includes whether grants or loans can be provided, and under which conditions. The second thing the Treasury Board needs to do is provide the fina