Procedure and House Affairs committee  In general, we do provide communication and guidance documents and we also do some webinars with respect to working at home and adapting. We've also been looking at providing ergonomic equipment and so on, as well as allowing staff to use our equipment. If it's relating to cybe

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I will have to find out the exact number because it varies. It's not necessarily West Block because we also have staff members in other locations. As you understand, in the first virtual COVID special committee, we had a number of staff on standby who were communicating with me

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It's about the same or similar numbers to what is happening when you meet in person.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I believe that would be a question for Dr. Raymond.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Essentially, it's the advice provided by public health officials. We're just trying to anticipate whether this will come or not, and be ready.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We've basically planned our work around the requirements in terms of increased cleaning, and we're able to support those requirements.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I have a specific number for the cleaning staff, but obviously when the House is sitting we bring in a few more. You'll understand that in a no-COVID time, our staff is way bigger in terms of supporting the precinct as a whole. We have lots of cleaning staff who obviously cannot

Procedure and House Affairs committee  The sign-in for us is very useful because it allows us to do targeted cleaning as opposed to cleaning the whole building.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes. In relation to the table officers, you will have noticed that we have moved the table officers farther down the table. The spacing between them exceeds the two metres. I think you were probably also commenting in terms of when people move around. On that I'm going to say, a

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'm going to start by saying that our obligation as employers is to provide a safe and secure health environment. Maybe I could ask Mr. Parent or Madam Leclair to continue and respond in terms of the different protocols that we've put in place.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Based on the recommendations of public health officials and the decision of the board in terms of directions to follow, we're continuing the measures that were approved on March 13. The board recently reconfirmed those measures.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'm going to start by saying that your administration is an amazing and committed staff. Morale is good. I am also going to disclose that people are working very hard and long hours, but we're proud to support the House of Commons and members of Parliament. In terms of numbers t

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I will have to get back to you with the specific information on those daily briefings, but I understand that the support for those daily briefings would be minimal. I'll get back to the committee with the exact numbers.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We have that information, and we'll be happy to provide the committee such information.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I must admit that it's quite interesting, and if it's the will of the House, we definitely would look at making that possible.