Mr. Speaker, let me start by congratulating the parliamentary secretary for all his hard work not only today in the House of Commons but every day and for the interest he has in the health of Canadians, on informing himself about all the issues involving health, on answering questions in the House, on his faithful attendance in the House of Commons, on his work generally here and in committees and even throughout the country as he assists the Minister of Health. He has done a superb job. I extend my congratulations to him as well.
I thank the hon. member for Winnipeg—Transcona for clarifying the intention of his motion. I think that is helpful. I am sure everyone duly noted the context in which the motion was made. This will certainly assist the ministers of health.
We have to recognize one thing, however, even on the passage of this motion. This would urge the government to press for this invitation and it is certainly our intention to do so once the motion is passed. But it does not say that the premiers would agree to it. That is a different matter. They will have to answer for themselves in that regard.
We intend to follow up and do that which is in the motion, with the clarifying element that was brought to our attention by the hon. member for Winnipeg—Transcona.