Opening Statement before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Sustainable Development Technology Canada

2 November 2023

Andrew Hayes
Deputy Auditor General

Mr. Chair, thank you for inviting me to appear before the committee as part of its study on Sustainable Development Technology Canada. I would like to acknowledge that this hearing is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people.

As the committee is aware, our Office has decided to conduct an audit on how Sustainable Development Technology Canada is financing sustainable development technologies within the portfolio of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. This decision comes in response to recent discussions with the Department and information received by our Office.

I am happy to answer the committee’s questions where possible, however, since we just began the audit, we have yet to finalize its scope. We are hoping to present our report to Parliament in 2024 before the summer recess. We look forward to appearing again before the committee at that time.

Mr. Chair, this concludes my opening remarks. Thank you.