Madam Speaker, I could not agree more. Since the beginning of this pandemic, Canadians have all wanted to know when this is going to be over and when we can go back to normal, and various levels of government have been working together to ensure that it is as quickly as possible. We are in regular contact with public health officials here in Halton, municipal members, as well as local clinics to make sure we have that vertical approach and that all of our services to community members are aligned. Every step of the way we have had to adjust some of these measures, develop proposals, introduce programs, deliver them and ensure they are communicated to Canadians in a timely manner.
The drop in omicron cases recently means that we can now make some more changes. Things have already begun to change across the country and various levels of government and different jurisdictions are making those decisions based on local numbers, but we are going to follow the science. We are going to follow the evidence. We are going to continue to keep Canadians safe and react to evidence, numbers and science, not just which way the wind is blowing or what the headlines are saying in the newspapers.
As legislators in this place, we have an obligation to make the most responsible decisions, not always the most popular ones. Like everybody, I would like nothing more than to go to a crowded concert or a Raptors game this weekend, but it is not time for that just yet. I understand how frustrated Canadians are. I count myself among them, but if we want to see an end to this pandemic, then we have to continue to trust science and get people vaccinated. I want to thank once again the over 97% of Miltonians who have already received their first dose.