Filomena Tassi at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On May 1st, 2020. See this statement in context.

May 1st, 2020 / 12:40 p.m.

Liberal

Filomena Tassi Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, ON

In response to the issues that have been raised with me, there are a couple of things.

First, we need to know what PPE is needed. I think PHAC has been very good with that, giving guidance as to what is needed for protection. Second, our government understands this. We want those front-line workers protected, absolutely, which is why not only did we invest $2 billion to get that PPE to protect those workers, but we've also introduced a mobilization fund whereby companies are coming forward and providing PPE—

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