Government Operations committee  These are obviously important distinctions. I would defer to our colleagues Ministers Anand and Champagne to explain exactly whether and how there is a difference between those two things in the particular context of their operations.

Government Operations committee  Good afternoon, Mr. Paul-Hus. I'm very pleased to see you and hear you. That's an entirely legitimate question. If you want an exact answer—and I imagine that's what you do want—you'd have to put it to either the Department of Justice, if you're talking about legal proceedings,

Government Operations committee  Procurement processes are managed by Public Services and Procurement Canada. If it relates to Health Canada, then Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada are obviously involved in the exercise. If that results in lawsuits…

Government Operations committee  We don't manage legal proceedings. You mustn't confuse the Treasury Board Secretariat with the Department of Justice…

Government Operations committee  That's an excellent question. Yes, renewals and adjustments have been made. As regards the renewal of initial delegations, significant standards and expectations were transmitted to the departments concerned. I'm going to ask Roger Ermuth, who is an expert on this matter, to pr

Government Operations committee  We're actually monitoring the situation. Even though the pandemic is probably coming to an end, we must continue enforcing measures and making sound investments to protect people's health and safety. However, our economy has been hit hard by this health crisis in recent months.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Purves, would you like to provide further precision?

Government Operations committee  Before I turn to Mr. Purves for the right, precise information, let me say, Mr. Green, that this is an outstanding and important question in the context of our investments in biomanufacturing in Canada. I have the privilege of having Medicago in my riding. Medicago is the only c

Government Operations committee  I understand. I won't speak to you about my riding anymore. I will turn back to Mr. Purves for an answer.

Government Operations committee  Go ahead, Mr. Purves. You will be in a better position.

Government Operations committee  Sorry, Mr. Purves. I think you and I are quite well aligned, but I will let you speak.

Government Operations committee  I will say it in different words, but the answer is the same. I think my colleagues in this case, Minister Anand and Minister Champagne, would be delighted to provide you with the right details. If you want, you can ask them to be in touch with your office.

Government Operations committee  The Treasury Board does two things with regard to those files. First, it assesses and eventually provides the policy authorities. That includes whether grants or loans can be provided, and under which conditions. The second thing the Treasury Board needs to do is provide the fina

Government Operations committee  What is the difference between a contribution and a grant?

Government Operations committee  Once again, thank you for that question, Ms. Chabot. It's important for you to be aware of two significant points about Phoenix. The first one, which you should absolutely keep in mind and repeat whenever possible, is that it's unacceptable for workers not to be paid properly a