Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our witnesses for joining us again today. I know that, over the past few months, some of you have made yourselves available a number of times to answer questions, and I know it's a very busy time for you. I want you to know that the extra effort to meet with us is greatly appreciated.
I want to ask Deputy Minister Matthews a few questions on accountability to taxpayers, specifically on the subject of mobile health units.
There are some that have gone looking for conspiracy and cronyism where there is none, and I will ask you to clarify this for us with a few details.
What were the pandemic circumstances at the time that MHUs were identified as a possible necessity? Why was this anticipatory investment made?