Meeting No. 7

Tuesday, November 30, 1999

The Standing Committee of Public Accounts met in camera at 11:05 a.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, John Williams, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Hec Clouthier, Marlene Jennings, Steve Mahoney, Philip Mayfield, Beth Phinney, Alex Shepherd, John Williams.

Other Member present: Paul Steckle

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Jean Dupuis; Brian O'Neal, Research Officers.

Witnesses: From the Office of the Auditor General of Canada: L. Denis Desautels, Auditor General of Canada; Sheila Fraser, Deputy Auditor General; Maria Barrados, Assistant Auditor General; David Rattray, Assistant Auditor General, Audit Operations Branch; Shahid Minto, Assistant Auditor General.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)e), consideration of the September and November 1999 Report of the Auditor General of Canada

L. Denis Desautels made an opening statement and with the witnesses, answered questions.

At 12:03 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jacques Lahaie

Clerk of the Committee