Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I, too, would like to lend my voice to thank all our officials from the various departments who are here today for the excellent work that they and their teams have done on behalf of all Canadians.
I hope that all of you and your families are healthy and safe.
According to Statistics Canada, household savings have hit all-time highs during the pandemic. Not only has the pandemic curbed Canadians' spending, but direct support programs have provided additional savings.
During our recovery and beyond, how important is it that Canadians have more money saved for the future, and how will these savings boost economic activity and growth as we enter the recovery phase?