Between myself and my other chief medical officers, we have regular interactions. They voiced the fact that, while we're in the same pandemic, everyone is in a different context. We do work with similar data, so mask use, for example, is very important if the mask is properly constructed and well fitted. Where it differs is how those policies have been applied, where the requirements have been applied versus recommendations. We've seen that undergoing evolution over time, but it's the same recommendation in terms of the importance of layering on those protections.
It also depends on the epidemiologic activity in the community or the province. That has to be taken into account, so listening to your local medical officers is very important.
However, it is difficult in a country as big and diverse as Canada, and we are not recommending a complete blanket approach to everything. That can sometimes undermine communication and trust, but we do have to recognize that there are differences.