Opening Statement before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

ArriveCAN

25 January 2024

Andrew Hayes
Deputy Auditor General

Mr. Chair, thank you for inviting me to appear before the committee to answer members’ questions about our upcoming report on ArriveCAN. 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, the report will be tabled on 12 February.

This audit, is looking at whether the Canada Border Services Agency, Public Health Agency of Canada, and Public Services and Procurement Canada managed all aspects of ArriveCAN, including procurement and expected deliverables, with due regard for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

I am happy to answer the committee’s questions where possible, however, as you know, since this report has not yet been tabled in Parliament, I am not in a position to discuss our findings. We look forward to appearing again before the committee when the report is tabled.

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