Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'd also thank the witnesses who are with us. We're addressing issues that are quite significant. I'd like to extend special thanks to the two members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
I thank you for the help you provided in Quebec.
My first question is for Mr. Hébert.
Good afternoon, Mr. Hébert. Thank you for attending the meeting today.
I'm going to cut to the chase. For decades, federal health transfers to Quebec have been shrinking. It goes without saying that you're aware of this, given that you are a former health minister for that province.
Can you describe the impact of the federal government's backlog in administering health care in Quebec and the provinces as the result of declining health transfers? We must remember that when the legislation first came into force, transfers were at about 50%. Today, they are at about 22% or 23%.