Thank you, Mr. Chair.
This has been a very interesting learning experience. As a grandfather of five, most of whom are teenagers, this hasn't been a top-of-mind issue for me. It has been quite refreshing to hear the information. I'm particularly taken by the huge backlog we're seeing, the need for child care and how we need to go forward to make sure we implement this quickly and effectively.
My question is for Mr. Smith as he is on the expert panel for the government.
I'd like to get an understanding of what your learnings have been and what your advice would be. I know the bill provides for a national advisory council. The description of the mandate is fairly broad and not as well-defined as I would like to see in a mandate. My concerns are around quality, sustainability, growth and expansion planning for the program in the long term.
What are the provisions you would like to see in the mandate for the federal government's national advisory council to ensure this fits within its authorities?