Mr. Speaker, I think the member opposite's comments reflect a lack of understanding about how scientific theory evolves. In fact, we did not know a lot about COVID-19 when it first emerged. It emerged in curious circumstances, as viruses always do, and we had very little knowledge.
We did know how it spread. However, we did not know how to protect ourselves, and we did not know the nature of the virus. There is still so much about the virus that we do not know. For example, does it cause long-term impacts in people who acquire the virus?
Every step of the way we have worked with our researchers, scientists and public health officers, and we have provided information through the lens of science. It is incredibly important that the member opposite understand that science evolves.