Government Operations committee  Our strategy in the Government of Canada is based on both international procurement in a world in which PPE is solicited by a large number of countries as well as on procurement through a significant increase in domestic production. Domestic production is supported by ISED and in

Government Operations committee  I know you want some clear and accurate answers, so again I would encourage you to connect to PSPC for all the good information you're seeking, and I would be able to support you in that.

Government Operations committee  We always needs to be reminded of the importance of protecting our armed forces, especially in light of what they're currently doing in Ontario and Quebec. Again I would be happy to help engage you with Minister Sajjan, who is very mindful of that and could provide details on how

Government Operations committee  No, this is a cumulative number since March 15.

Government Operations committee  In this case you would need to seek guidance from Minister Qualtrough and Minister Lebouthillier. They would explain to you—

Government Operations committee  Yes, we know the figure, which I mentioned for your knowledge this morning. It is 7.5 million people, for a total of 10.5 or 10.7 applications, which adds up to a number of billions of dollars, the details of which I would be happy to try to solicit from other ministers—

Government Operations committee  At the federal level, we have different levels of classifications. They range from unclassified to very secret levels. Each of these levels is managed through directives that the Treasury Board Secretariat provides, and these directives are implemented by the different department

COVID-19 Pandemic committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. The minister in question has already made it clear that this is not part of her own work. This is something else in her network, which is now out of the network. She has clearly said that the views expressed by that person are not her views.

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would first like to thank the committee for inviting me back to speak this time to the supplementary estimates (B) 2020-21, which were tabled last October. With me today, I have the pleasure of introduce to you Glenn Purves, assistant secretary, expendi

Government Operations committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Paul-Hus. You're right in saying that it's always very interesting for us to be able speak to one another in French, particularly as we are neighbours in Quebec City. I would like to briefly mention two things about this matter, and then turn it over to

Government Operations committee  No. What I said was that senior Treasury Board Secretariat officials deemed that the minister concerned already had the powers she needed and that she could do the work in compliance with all Treasury Board policies.

Government Operations committee  I will ask Ms. Owens about the application of the transfer payments policy.

Government Operations committee  Ms. Owens, could you explain the work that the department of Ms. Chagger was in charge of? In fact, it was the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth who was in charge of this file, given her authority.

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Mr. Paul-Hus. In fact, the supplementary estimates (B) 2020-21, which you have in hand, include two items pertaining to vaccines and spending on drugs. On the one hand, there is an amount of $3.8 billion, which is a non-budgetary appropriation. It is therefore an amou

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Mr. Drouin There are indeed two obligations. On the one hand, the Treasury Board Secretariat has an obligation to provide clear guidance on procedures to be followed to implement programs that are consistent with Canada's linguistic duality and diversity. After that,