Thank you.
Minister, we know how difficult the pandemic was throughout the economy as it relates to employment. Calgary's energy sector had experienced intense challenges well before COVID-19, and the additional blow was devastating for so many local businesses. Our government immediately took leadership and stood up for struggling workers by introducing programs such as CERB and the Canada emergency wage subsidy.
Many successful recipients of the emissions reduction fund came from Alberta during a time when COVID-19 was causing economic challenges across all sectors and for businesses of all sizes. Could the minister highlight the intent of this program upon its initial launch?