I now declare this 16th meeting of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts in order.
Colleagues, we are here to hold a public hearing on chapter 9, “Offshore Banking—Canada Revenue Agency”, of the fall 2013 report of the Auditor General of Canada.
A couple of minor housekeeping matters before we begin.... Welcome, Mr. Chisu, who is here today and subbing in. Welcome, sir, I hope you enjoy your time with us.
Also, colleagues, you will recall just two days ago we had another public hearing, and at that time, because we had to move, we lost some time and we agreed we would try to hold that business meeting that was scheduled for then today. So there has been some consultation with caucus leadership and it's my understanding that we are in agreement that whatever comes first, the full rotation of the speakers or 5:15, I will end the public session and move us into a business session where we will then review the scheduling going forward.
There's another thing that will complicate things, and I'll just say it in case people see the commotion. The bells are going to ring at 5:15, too. That's why I needed unanimous agreement for us to continue past because members have the right to say I want this over and I'm responding to the bell. My understanding is that we have agreement, and at 5:15 to no longer than 5:30, the scheduled end of our meeting, we will conduct committee business.
Do I have that correct? Have I got what we are...? Is there anybody who wants the floor to argue differently?
Hearing none, I will declare that we have unanimity on our approach today.
With that, we will now commence the focus on chapter 9.
I will welcome Marian McMahon, the assistant auditor general. Welcome. You may introduce your delegation and then we'll be going over to the Canada Revenue Agency, Mr. Montroy, to do the same thing.
Ms. McMahon, you have the floor.