Thank you, Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses.
We all know about the tragic deaths we've seen in long-term care facilities. I am the chair of the status of women committee and we've just had testimony on long-term care facilities and how understaffed they are. The federal government, in my view, has really abdicated its responsibility to come alongside and help. I worry that if the Liberals force an election in a pandemic, that is going to exacerbate an already concerning situation.
The points you've made about protecting people who are in long-term care facilities, as well as the workers, are important.
One of the concerns I have is trying to make sure that there isn't undue influence. My mother just recently passed away and she was in long-term care. She was as sharp as a knife normally, but she did have days when she was mentally confused or whatever, so I am interested in any suggestions you have on how we can make sure that someone who is deputized is not voting their personal preference through those who are maybe not able to decide.