Mr. Speaker, that is completely untrue. We have been listening to the advice of public health experts and scientists all along.
Funding and staffing levels at the Global Public Health Intelligence Network have remained stable since 2015. We are concerned about reports that analysts were unable to do their jobs. Several weeks ago, the minister ordered an independent review to ensure that their important work could continue.
We have taken this pandemic seriously from day one. We are working with the experts and have been doing so all along.