Mr. Speaker, hospitals across the country have been warning the government that there is a shortage of masks, protective equipment and beds.
However, according to the minister's health officials, the health system is well-prepared to deal with the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Canada. Now, finally, six weeks after the first confirmed case and now just after the first death in British Columbia, the Prime Minister has asked provinces for their state of readiness.
Why is the minister saying the government is well prepared, when she is only asking provinces for their state of readiness today?