Thank you, Madam Chair.
The audit found that under the previous government, between 1998 and 2006, Health Canada did not comply with sections 33 and 34 of the Financial Administration Act for payments of goods and services under the non-insured health benefit program. The department has responded.
However, I'd like an explanation for why there wasn't compliance under sections 33 and 34 of the Financial Administration Act for almost seven years under the previous government.
I would also like to know what action Health Canada has taken under Canada's new government to address the concerns identified in the Auditor General's report to ensure that there is compliance.