Thank you, Mr. Chair.
As the clerk has just explained, Dr. Aylward has again turned down our invitation to appear at this committee. I would just like to point out that Dr. Aylward is a Canadian and represents Canada at the WHO. This committee was tasked unanimously with studying the Government of Canada's response to COVID-19. I don't think anyone would argue that the WHO has not played a key role in that response. The government has been relying on data from the WHO and has been implementing measures here in Canada based on the WHO's recommendations. That is why it is important that Dr. Aylward and the WHO partake in our study on the government's response.
I therefore move that:
That, upon the Chair being informed of his return to Canada, the Standing Committee on Health summon Dr. Bruce Aylward to appear before the Committee at a date and time to be determined by the Chair.
Thank you.