Madam Chair, since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, the government's top priority has been to protect the health and safety of Canadians.
As a result of our strong fiscal position, particularly the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, the government was able to quickly address the situation by providing over $150 billion in direct support to individuals, workers and businesses that need help getting through these difficult times.
That's why, on July 8, the—