Indeed, and I will definitely speak more slowly. I'm just about to wrap up anyway.
Under a contribution agreement, the government sets the high-level funding parameters, including the objectives, desired outcomes, eligible expenditures and performance measurement. However, the government does not direct or dictate how the recipient will carry out the project under a contribution agreement. Recipients have the flexibility to design projects that further government policy objectives according to their experience and expertise. The use of contribution agreements enables the government to engage a wide diversity of skills and resources.
Mr. Chair, the public service has been working relentlessly to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to protect families' health and financial security.
Thank you. Meegwetch.
I will ask Rachel to share my time.