MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Thursday, December 14, 2023 (83) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 11:31 a.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Ratna Omidvar, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Burey, Cordy, Cormier, Dasko, McPhedran, Mégie, Moodie, Omidvar, Osler and Petitclerc (10). Participating in the meeting: Laura Blackmore, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, February 10, 2022, th e committee continued its study on issues relating to social affairs, science and technology generally. WITNESSES: Office of the Auditor General of Canada: Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada; Markirit Armutlu, Principal; Carey Agnew, Principal; Carol McCalla, Principal; Jean Goulet, Principal. Karen Hogan made a statement and, together with Markirit Armutlu and Carey Agnew, answered questions. At 12:49 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Emily Barrette Clerk of the Committee