Madam Chair, respectfully, that took twice as long as what my question was.
Premier Kenney of Alberta, and other premiers, including Premier Moe, questioned why Health Canada is refusing to accept the approvals for use of tests for COVID-19 by peer organizations such as the European Union and the United States Food and Drug Administration.
Given the recognized urgent need for proven rapid, mass and accurate testing, could the Minister of Health please explain why these other blue-chip regulatory agencies' approval is insufficient for the Public Health Agency of Canada, and what special testing is being done by Health Canada that is superior to these internationally recognized agencies?