Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Minister Anand, before asking my question, I will allow you to answer your questions, not because of Standing Order 16(2), or Standing Order 48(2), or Standing Order 18 or Standing Order 11, but out of respect and courtesy for your professional advice you're providing this group.
I also want to put an end to some of this armchair contract speculation. As a banker of over 30 years I believe the transparency in your business dealings is extremely important, but so is respecting confidentiality, particularly when it comes to intellectual property and commercial contracts. Whether in the House or in committees, the opposition keeps asking for details of the vaccine contracts to be released.
Minister, we all have a common goal: to get Canadians vaccinated through this pandemic. Would releasing a contract improve the availability of Canadians' access to this vaccine any sooner?