Health Committee on Dec. 11th, 2020

[The Chair, Liberal, Ron McKinnon]

Thank you, Ms. Rempel Garner.

Mr. Davies, go ahead.

[Don Davies, NDP, Vancouver Kingsway, BC]

Thank you.

On behalf of the large New Democrat caucus represented on this committee, I would also like to express my appreciation to all of you. I knew that if we waited long enough violent agreement would break out.

I know that it takes time for a committee to gel, and I want to say that we have different opinions on things, but I never doubt the absolute goodwill, integrity and desire to make things better that comes from each and every one of you. It's a real privilege to serve on this committee.

Like Michelle, I want to wish all of you the best of the season. I hope you have a safe time with your families. I look forward to seeing all of you in the new year.

[The Chair, Liberal, Ron McKinnon]

Thank you, Mr. Davies.

Mr. Van Bynen, go ahead please.

[Tony Van Bynen, Liberal, Newmarket—Aurora, ON]

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

It has been a very interesting and good learning experience for me. I certainly appreciate having the benefit of many seasoned politicians on the committee. That's been to my benefit.

I very much respect and appreciate the deep commitment that brings all of us to the Hill and the genuine intent to make this country a better country for our citizens. I truly appreciate the way that we're all working together, and I am honestly looking forward to making some great progress next year.

[The Chair, Liberal, Ron McKinnon]

Thank you, Mr. Van Bynen.

We'll go now to Mr. Kelloway, please.

[Mike Kelloway, Liberal, Cape Breton—Canso, NS]

Thanks, Chair.

I may be the last one up, but I want to share in the sentiments here. I want to say thank you to each of the members, because as a newbie you learn from your team, but you also watch and learn as others in the committee work and you see how they ask questions and how passionate they are.

To old members and new members of the committee, have a merry Christmas, have a great rest, hopefully, and we'll come back in January ready to rock and roll.

[The Chair, Liberal, Ron McKinnon]

Thank you, Mr. Kelloway.

Mr. Davies, your hand is up again.

[Don Davies, NDP, Vancouver Kingsway, BC]

I'm sorry. I was remiss in not expressing my thanks to Karin as well.

Not only was it a pleasure, but we were so fortunate to have Karin's excellent research and stewardship for this committee over the last five years. I want to thank her and also wish her all the best in her next venture.

[The Chair, Liberal, Ron McKinnon]

Thank you, Mr. Davies.

Mr. Maguire.

[Larry Maguire, Conservative, Brandon—Souris, MB]

I want to add my congratulations to everyone for the hard work they've done throughout this whole committee and the whole year and take this opportunity to wish everyone a merry Christmas as well.

I've spent a lot of years in Manitoba, working across the floor with my colleagues in the Manitoba government and on my own side of the House, so this is nothing new to me. I really appreciate the opportunity today to congratulate everyone on moving Len's bill to the point it's at. It's a bill for all of us.

I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas.

Thank you.

[The Chair, Liberal, Ron McKinnon]

Thank you, Mr. Maguire.

I'm going to take the last word here. I also would like to thank everyone for all their work throughout this past year. It's been interesting and very useful. I wish you all a merry Christmas and happy holidays.

I would like to leave you with the words of Dr. Bonnie Henry: “Be kind. Be calm. Be safe.” Thank you all.

With that, we are adjourned.