Madam Speaker, these health restrictions exist in large part because the health care system is in shambles and cannot keep up with demand.
I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge those who work in health care, and, in particular, my best friend Stéphanie, who is a special education instructor. By day, she works with people who have lost their independence, such as seniors and people with cognitive problems. She does a good job and has very difficult, busy days. By night, she puts on her personal support worker hat and works another full shift for the health care system because it is in shambles and there is not enough staff. I truly admire her.
We would not be in this position if the health care system had had proper funding, and I would like to hear—