Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to take the time to thank you, Minister, for appearing before the finance committee. I know you're very busy. I also want to extend a huge thank you to your staff and to everybody in the finance department. I know how difficult and challenging it is for everyone, and I know you're working around the clock. I want to say a huge thank you on behalf of all Canadians.
You are acting to close all the gaps, I know, but no matter the amount of fine-tuning you do, there will always be some people who don't quite fit the criteria. Clearly, you are doing your best and listening to all MPs and Canadians and making adjustments. I have received numerous phone calls and emails from my constituents thanking the government for being so open and willing to listen and adjusting as we go along. On behalf of my constituents, thank you as well.
Minister, can you comment on where Canada's COVID-19 economic response plan stands relative to our needs in comparison to similar fiscal stimulus and aid packages announced by other countries around the world? How do we know if we are doing enough? How willing and able is the government to go further in our spending as the situation evolves?