Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I will say to MP Angus that I will be finishing up in a few minutes so the focus of our attention will not be turned to underwear, or as I commonly refer to them, boxers. I think that boxers are better than underwear, but that's a whole different story.
For the last example, I want to turn our attention to Stanfield's, iconic Canadians who manufacture numerous clothing articles. The company can trace its origins back to Nova Scotia in the 1850s. Former company chairman and CEO, Frank Thomas Stanfield, was a member of Parliament from Nova Scotia in the 1940s and 1950s. The current Stanfield's retooled as part of the effort to combat COVID-19 and began manufacturing essential PPE and, in particular, gowns.
They were awarded a Government of Canada contract for $27.9 million to manufacture gowns for distribution throughout Canada, including to front-line workers. The current CEO of Stanfield's Limited is Jon D.F. Stanfield. Mr. Stanfield, being the son of a former Nova Scotia premier, Conservative MP and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, has done great work at the helm of his company.
Considering his family relation, perhaps we should invite him to testify. Perhaps the simple fact that his father was a Conservative MP is good enough reason to have him here to explain why he received this contract. Of course we wouldn't want to do that, Chair, because that would just be an absurd venture, much like the Conservatives and opposition position in regard to Baylis Medical, which has been in existence for over 30 years.
I could keep going with a few more examples, Chair, because I continue to find it interesting how my opposition colleagues push this narrative in relation to Baylis Medical, particularly in the House of Commons. I think during that hour of every day, the opposition has to keep the government accountable, and I do believe in the question period. I do believe in substantive questions and substantive answers, but sometimes I wish it was more so. They continue to ask questions that really have, in my view, no relevance. Instead of focusing on the issues at hand like making sure that Canadians are protected and we're getting Canadians back to work, which we are arguing for, but we must do so safely while heeding the public health officials, the opposition tends to look at things that I think are not of relevance.
I will bring this full circle for my colleagues and end this discussion by discussing Mr. Rick Jamieson. You cannot simply make this up. Mr. Jamieson, who is a well-known Conservative donor and supporter, has had close ties with the Conservatives for years, not just with the candidacy of Mr. MacKay, but with many other prominent Conservatives.
Chair, we should call Mr. Jamieson to testify. Perhaps he has knowledge or can answer questions on who my colleagues on the other side have close relationships with. I think Mr. Jamieson may have some interesting information about the Conservative Party and their dealings that he can inform us about.
Chair, I have about 40 or 50 words left. It's just absolutely outlandish that we are even contemplating studying that section of the motion, but in compromise with the honourable colleague on the other side of the aisle who represents the riding in northern Ontario.... We compromised, Chair. We were working together. While my colleagues on the other side continue to point fingers and focus on issues that have no relevance to the pandemic, we, including myself and all colleagues, for that matter, will double our efforts and focus on delivering for Canadians and ensuring they have the support they need throughout this pandemic.
I would like to stop at that section and yield the floor to the next speaker, who I believe is my beloved friend from Don Valley North.