Health committee  I will repeat my answer. Every ATIP office is operational.

Health committee  If I may, I will ask my colleague Thao Pham to answer that question since she runs the operations of the Cabinet Committee on the Federal Response to the Coronavirus Disease, COVID-19.

Health committee  Sure. I need one second. Additionally, the federal government is obligated to consult with the provinces and territories prior to invoking the act. As such, a cabinet decision to invoke a national emergency under the act is a measure of last resort. The Prime Minister consulted

Health committee  Thank you.

Health committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before this committee to discuss the federal response to COVID-19 in the context of emergency management. My name is Christyne Tremblay, and I am the deputy clerk of the Privy Council and associate s

National Defence committee  Honestly, I was deputy minister for a number of years and, in my own organization, we had to deal with various cases where actions had to be taken.

National Defence committee  I could not answer regarding this specific case.

National Defence committee  I will let Ms. Sherman answer, but I would say that the Privy Council Office has conversations with all deputy ministers and individuals appointed by the Governor in Council. I will let my colleague complete my answer.

National Defence committee  Madam Chair, if I may, I will let my colleague answer, as this question is really related to her area of expertise.

National Defence committee  Madam Chair, Mr. Robillard's question is specifically for Ms. Sherman, so I will ask her to answer.

National Defence committee  Madam Chair, can Ms. Sherman answer?

National Defence committee  Madam Chair, I will start answering, and then my colleague could add comments. As we said, we want to establish a climate of zero tolerance and openness. We want to further encourage people to file complaints and thereby avoid remaining at the allegation stage. We hope that all

National Defence committee  Madam Chair, do you want me to describe the process or do you want us to answer this question specifically?

National Defence committee  I will ask Ms. Sherman to answer this specific question.

National Defence committee  Madam Chair, would you let Ms. Sherman explain our performance review process?