I'd like to remind the committee that the problem with the health care system is that it has been underfunded by the federal government for decades now. I can guarantee that the governments of Québec and the provinces do not need standards for nursing homes and the whole of care and services; they need Ottawa's cooperation.
When Ottawa creates standards for social housing, fighting homelessness or infrastructure, we note that we have to wait years before the funding granted for them actually gets out the door. This leads to inefficiency and duplication and, in its wake, squabbles over flags. The Bloc Québécois will keep fighting to increase health transfers from the federal government. We are against establishing standards, because we know that the government of Quebec and the National Assembly are able to ensure that the money will make it to the right places.
That said, Mr. Viau, in the document you presented to the committee, there is mention of the circular economy. Could you re‑explain what that is and why a strategy is needed for it?