Obviously, we understand that your expertise is in the field of health, but funding is still needed to provide quality health services that are accessible, among other things. Currently, the federal government funds approximately 22% of the cost of health care in Quebec. As we know, the provinces are asking for a 35% contribution. This has created an imbalance. Funding is limited, and that concretely reduces the ability of hospitals to implement measures to prevent and control antimicrobial resistance.
You are an expert, so I'd like you to tell the committee the consequences of underfunding a health care system when operating costs exceed the financial support received.