All in the family

[HEADNOTE]

Sheila Fraser's ascent to the post of auditor general is a natural progression in many ways. Her grandfather's cousin held the same title almost 100 years ago

September 14, and in the nation's capital, outside the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) on Parliament Hill, a massive crowd is gathering to mark the International Day of Mourning for those killed during the September 11 terrorist attacks. Canadian and American flags line the route into the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings. A series of screechy sounds reverberate from the main stage as technicians test the audio equipment before the honour guard of firefighters and policemen, accompanied …