Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'll answer first, and then hand over to my colleague.
Communication in both official languages is always a priority for us at Health Canada. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we found ourselves in a new situation, and it was definitely a challenge to answer all the requests for documents.
We have nevertheless worked hard to increase capacity to make sure that we can continue to communicate in both official languages at all times. We've added more translation services within the department. We also have purchase orders with several translation companies for additional services. We are continuing to look into all possible ways of facilitating communication with the public in both official languages.
I would also like to mention that when we publish documents or send out news releases for the public, whether online or elsewhere, they are always published in both official languages at the same time.
I will now give the floor to my colleague.