The decision comes after an agreement between the governments of Canada and Australia.

The auditor comments in his report that COVID-19 "may further increase the financing cost for the private sector," and lead to higher bids.

The federal auditor general says Canada's border agency has failed to promptly remove most of the people ordered to leave the country. Part of the problem: bad data entry.

In a letter to Auditor General Karen Hogan today, the Conservatives say the decision to "outsource" the Canada Student Service Grant to WE Charity undermines Parliament's ability to monitor the program.

Michael Pickup says the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation's planning for the province's industry lacks detail and accountability measures, and oversight is described as "poor."

Val Mellesmoen, spokesperson for the auditor general’s office, said a request has not been made, however the office is tracking a number of inquiries from the public about the government’s response.

The potential for fraud in some of the rush emergency aid programs may further expand the scope of audit work, Karen Hogan told MPs vetting her candidacy on Tuesday.

An audit could examine a number of areas, including the effectiveness of economic programs and equipment supply chain management, as well as the virus outbreak in long-term care facilities.

The province's auditor general says Travel Manitoba is not fully considering risks that could have an impact on the province's tourism industry, like climate change.

Outstanding federal student loans total about $17 billion, and the federal government regularly gives up on collecting some of them.