Thank you, Madam Chair.
First of all, allow me to start by saying I think it's very timely that we consider this motion. It is imperative that Canadians have a good sense of how our country is doing and how we will be faring in the coming months, so this is very welcome.
What I do not agree with is the member characterizing this as Moderna's simply saying that they will push us to the front of the line. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our government has been working on this issue for quite a few months. They have negotiated all these agreements.
It's not, then, about a spokesperson for any manufacturer pretending they can do us any favours. This is a reflection of how hard our government has been working on this.
Secondly, insofar as history is concerned, I think Canadians are entitled to know why we find ourselves in the situation we currently find ourselves in. Our job as legislators is to present the facts to Canadians and allow them on their own to decide whether our government has been doing a good and robust job or not. It's not a question of history; it's about putting things in context for Canadians so that they have timely information.
Thank you.