Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I would like to tell Madam Vice-Chair, that it is important to note that the preamble of this bill sets out the public health measures which will be taken regarding health protection and promotion, population health assessment, health surveillance, disease and injury prevention, and public health emergency preparedness and response.
Moreover, when this institution responds to emergencies and issues involving public health, it will have to collaborate and share information with the provinces and territories, because we all recognize that provinces all have a part to play in the matter.
So, Bill C-5 does not broaden the federal government's activities in the field of public health. It simply aims to ensure collaboration, and the creation of an agency that can respond in emergencies.
Doctor, go ahead.