Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My first question is for you, Ms. Hogan. Thank you for presenting the various audits today. Greetings to all the members of your team here with you today.
I would like to discuss the issues surrounding the national emergency strategic stockpile, and specifically the pharmaceuticals that were lost. In January 2025, the value of the pharmaceuticals that had to be thrown out totalled $20.4 million. However, that is not a new problem. Problems had been reported in 2022 and 2023.
I'm wondering if you can explain how it's possible that Canada has the luxury of throwing away $20 million worth of pharmaceuticals.