I think there is a shared recognition that this is a non-partisan issue and that it goes to matters affecting the dollars that are going to be left for discretionary expenditure if we don't get a grip on this issue. All parties of all political persuasions recognize that at the provincial level, health care is now between 40% and 45% of the expenditure of most provincial governments. Some recent data I've seen have predicted that on current trends it could go as high as the mid-60s in percentage in some provinces. That will effectively leave no money for any other activities.
I think it's that mutual recognition of the problem and the need to deal with it at a systemic level that is driving this all-party support. I don't see this as a partisan issue at all.