The Standing Committee on Public Accounts met in a televised session at 3:34 p.m. this day, in Room 237-C Centre Block, the Chair, John Williams, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Dean Allison, Gary Carr, David Christopherson, Brian Fitzpatrick, Sébastien Gagnon, Mark Holland, Hon. Walt Lastewka, Shawn Murphy, Benoît Sauvageau and John Williams.
Acting Members present: Peter MacKay for Daryl Kramp and Alan Tonks for Borys Wrzesnewskyj.
Other Members present: Peter Adams.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Marc-André Pigeon, Analyst; Brian O'Neal, Analyst. House of Commons: Gregory Tardi, Senior Legal Counsel; Rob Walsh, Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel.
Witnesses: Office of the Auditor General of Canada: Sheila Fraser, Auditor General of Canada; Louise Bertrand, Principal. As Individuals: Allan Cutler; Peter Daniel; David Herle; Warren Kinsella; Terrie O'Leary.
On motion of Peter MacKay, it was agreed, — That the witnesses be sworn in.
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 5:43 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 5:51 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Questioning of the witnesses resumed.
At 6:36 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Elizabeth B. KingstonClerk of the Committee