Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The supply process was indeed interrupted by the election. That's not a comment on the election, but just what happened as a result of prorogation of Parliament. As a result, we either had to deplete existing votes or seek authority from the Governor General to access the consolidated revenue fund on the basis of an obligation on the government's part to make an expenditure, and an attestation on the minister's part that the expenditure was required. As my colleague Bill confirmed, within 15 days of Parliament's resumption, we also reported on the use and expenditure of Governor General's special warrants.
So, while the supply period was interrupted, the government was able to continue to function. That is the strength of our system. We can continue to operate and then report back to Parliament, once Parliament is back in session, on the use of funds to meet the government's obligations.