Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Before beginning my line of questioning, I just want to thank each of the witnesses for their tireless research efforts and dedication to the fight against COVID-19. Hearing you speak today only confirms to me that team Canada has the right folks on the job and that we'll get through this together.
I have three questions, and we'll see if we can get through the three.
My first question is for Dr. Nemer.
Dr. Nemer, I understand that the COVID-19 immunity task force intends to oversee and support serological testing in Canada over the next two years to track the extent of the virus in the general population and in specific groups at greater risk of being infected.
Can you describe the task force's role in overseeing and supporting this testing in Canada, and what role the provinces, the research institutions and others would play in the work of this task force?