Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you also to the minister and officials for joining us once again today.
I know this is a very busy time and you all carry a heavy burden of care for our nation, so I truly appreciate the opportunity to welcome you and to hear from you directly. Certainly, I won't downgrade responses to a simple yes or no. I think the issues that you're dealing with are complex and deserve the opportunity to have a fulsome response.
Minister, I've been seeing that the federal government has been stepping up consistently throughout the pandemic in a number of ways, but perhaps one of the most significant ways is through the nurses, the Canadian Red Cross workers and other public health support staff who have been sent to all corners of the country.
What kinds of human resources support has PHAC been able to provide to the provinces and territories and where do you think the support has been most impactful?