Thank you.
As I am sure you are aware, following the SARS epidemic in 2003, the country came up with a number of testing protocols, etc., on how to [Inaudible—Editor] up. That was not only the Public Health Agency of Canada, but also the provincial public health agencies. They developed programs and protocols to be followed as to when another epidemic should happen.
The minister stated that the Public Health Agency of Canada is working closely with provinces and territories to ensure that there is a consistent, evidence-based approach to addressing this crisis.
If this is the case, why are we seeing varying protocols from province to province? Why is there no standardized testing across the country? What steps did the Public Health Agency take to ensure that every hospital in Canada, no matter where it is—local, in rural areas, urban areas, etc.—had in place protocols and procedures to be followed from the very moment this happened?