Mr. Chair, I'll be speaking instead of Mr. Thériault. Mr. Thériault won't be here today. I'll be speaking three times, if that's fine with you.
I want to thank all the guests and witnesses for being here. Every day, we have the opportunity to hear from witnesses like you, and this really gives us valuable food for thought.
I want to take the time to remind everyone that this week is paramedic and pre-hospital emergency care week. I want to acknowledge their front-line work, which is essential in the current difficult period caused by COVID-19.
My first questions are for Mr. Sauvé. The federal government provided almost $100 million to meet the new requirements created, whether we like it or not, as a result of COVID-19. I believe that this funding is also meant to meet other needs that fall within the purview of your organization.
I want to know how much money is being directly or indirectly invested in connection with COVID-19 and your organization.