Madam Chair, from the outset the government worked closely with our public health advisers, both provincially and federally, to respond to the threat of the virus. It was evidence-based, based on scientific advice, so it was done in a very step-wise manner.
We started with our first screening measure January 22, screening travellers who had come from the Wuhan region, and it has progressed through 47 different orders in council to date as we have adjusted to the changing requirements on the ground.
We had a good plan in place. We've had a pandemic plan at the agency since 2012 and we've updated it and exercised it, so I am grateful for the Auditor General's comments about how well we responded.