I will respond by pointing out that economics is also a science. So, when we talk about scientific advice, that also includes verifiable economic and societal impacts.
I think that, in all of this, there's a legislative aspect about which I really can't comment—namely, how governments change legislation and what they can and cannot do.
What I'm saying is that science can help us achieve our goals of building a prosperous Canada while maintaining public trust, but this balance is fragile. So it's very important to be clear about the evidence and the science we use when making decisions, regardless of their nature.
