Thank you.
Minister, I join my colleagues in wishing you a speedy and full recovery. Thank you for being here.
Minister, COVID-19 has exacerbated existing health care challenges. It's put immense pressure on overburdened facilities, increased backlogs and pushed health care workers to the brink of exhaustion.
I think it's fair to say there is widespread agreement that Canada's health care system is under serious strain, if not in crisis. There is also unanimity among provinces and territories that we need long-term, stable increases to the Canada health transfer, and urgently.
What is your position on Canada health transfer increases, and when will you meet with the provinces and territories to work out an agreement?