Thank you very much.
First, let me say to all of the doctors present, thank you so much, on behalf of all Canadians, for the work you've been doing. It's been extraordinary in these very trying times.
Dr. Shahab and Dr. Werker, as a Saskatchewanian, I'm very proud every time I see you on the screen talking to Saskatchewan residents about the health protocols that you are encouraging them to follow. It's been extremely helpful and extremely necessary. Once again, thank you.
My questions will be primarily for Dr. Shahab and Dr. Werker.
Dr. Shahab, you talked about the liaison committee that was established, which met monthly starting in June. The committee consisted of Dr. Boda from Elections Saskatchewan, you, Dr. Werker and the House leaders of the two main political parties. During those meetings, I suppose you offered advice as to health protocols that you would encourage the two main political parties to adhere to during the upcoming campaign.
I'm curious as to why some of the other Saskatchewan political parties were not involved. I understand that the call of Dr. Boda was the one that everyone listened to. In other words, he was the one who formalized this committee and invited representatives from the two major political parties. But there were five political parties campaigning in Saskatchewan, including the Greens, the Liberals and the new Buffalo Party. In fact, the Buffalo Party, which is an extension of the Wexit Party—now called the Maverick Party, a western separation political entity—actually finished second in four of the Saskatchewan ridings.
I am curious, Dr. Shahab, to know whether you felt confident that the advice you were giving to the two main political parties was being transmitted to some of the other, lesser-known political entities in Saskatchewan.