Privacy  Mr. Speaker, we have put in place a number of relationships with suppliers, domestic and international, to make sure Canada has the personal protective equipment it needs. In addition, we are working with the domestic industry to make sure we have contact tracing and other assistance ready to ensure we are protecting Canadians and to make sure we will be able to identify the virus as it spreads.

National Capital Commission  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Kanata—Carleton for her continued hard work. I recently met with the mayor, Jim Watson, about the needs of the city and how we can work collaboratively to build up the city and the region. The parliamentary precinct's renovations alone have rendered three billion dollars' worth of investment into the region.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, as part of its routine management of federal real property, Public Services and Procurement Canada led an initiative to identify ministerial offices across government in need of refurbishment. This initiative addressed spaces that required modest, cost-effective repairs during the 2019 recess period and general election.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, I want to reiterate that these are routine projects. They are done following Treasury Board policies that were followed closely and they are enabling employees to continue their important work for the people of Canada in functional office space.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, our government has been strong and consistent in delivering on its promise to replace the existing fighter jets. Unlike the previous Conservative government, which procured no jets, we are delivering real progress in purchasing 88—

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, at the request of industry, the deadline for preliminary proposals has been extended until June 30. This will not affect the timeline for contract award and delivery. Our objective remains clear, and that is getting the best plane for the RCAF at the right price, with the most economic benefit for Canadians.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, I offer my condolences to Ms. Deschâtelets' family. We recognize that pay issues are stressful and create hardships for employees and their families, and we are committed to fixing this. Over the past two years, we have reduced the backlog by 39%. During the same period, the number of pending transactions with financial implications was reduced by 50%.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, our government is creating economic benefits and good middle-class jobs for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Our record includes a fully costed defence policy, launch of future fighter jet procurement for 88 modern fighters and delivery of the first interim jets.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, from boots to ships, we will continue to ensure Canada's military is well equipped.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, our government is modernizing procurement practices so they are simpler, require less paperwork and support members of our communities who have been historically left out. We are taking action by implementing a simplified contract model to remove barriers to participation and by improving existing procurement tools, and we will continue to work with the members opposite to further this initiative.

Canada Post  Mr. Speaker, we have taken immediate actions to support our new service first vision, including terminating the community mailbox conversion program, enhancing the accessible delivery program, reinvesting profits in Canada Post services and innovations instead of paying them as a dividend to the federal government, promoting Canada Post remittance services and renewing Canada Post's leadership.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, the government takes the well-being of its employees very seriously. Public Services and Procurement Canada continues to work closely with the building owners and federal departments to prevent any future pest-related incidents.

Canada Post  Mr, Speaker, our government has introduced a new vision for Canada Post that puts service front and centre and fulfills our platform commitment. Part of that vision includes reinvesting in Canada Post's services and innovations. A renewed Canada Post will provide high-quality service at a reasonable price to Canadians, no matter where they live.

Public Services and Procurement  Madam Speaker, we have taken significant steps to stabilize the Phoenix pay system, and we continue to move forward together with all stakeholders, including unions and employees. Our government remains determined to help employees and resolve problems as quickly as possible.

Public Services and Procurement  Madam Speaker, Canada's public servants deserve to be paid accurately and on time for their important work. We have made progress stabilizing the pay system. Over the past two years, we have reduced the number of pending transactions by 39%. Over the same period of time, the backlog of transactions with financial implications has decreased by 43%.