News Release

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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PM announces interim Auditor General of Canada

May 30, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Deputy Auditor General John Wiersema has been appointed to serve as interim Auditor General, effective May 31, 2011. The term of the current Auditor General, Sheila Fraser, ends on May 30, 2011.

"On behalf of all Canadians, I'd like to thank Ms. Fraser for her dedication as Auditor General of Canada," said Prime Minister Harper. "She has made an outstanding contribution in support of Parliamentary decision-making, increased accountability and transparency, and strengthened management of the public service. Ms. Fraser's service to Canada and Canadians exemplifies the very best of public service."

This interim appointment of John Wiersema will ensure that the Office of the Auditor General continues to function effectively until a new Auditor General has been approved by the House of Commons and the Senate.

A thorough national selection process based on published selection criteria is being conducted to select the next Auditor General of Canada. In accordance with the Auditor General Act, the Government is required to consult with the leaders of all recognized parties in the House of Commons and the Senate on its nominee. The nomination is then tabled in Parliament for consideration and approval.

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada was established in 1878 under the Auditor General Act. The Office audits federal government departments and agencies, most Crown corporations, and many other federal organizations, and reports publicly to the House of Commons on matters that the Auditor General believes should be brought to its attention. The Auditor General is also the auditor for the territorial governments and reports directly to their legislative assemblies.

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