Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I too would like to think that we can reach that objective.
First of all, I want to thank all of you for being here with us today.
I would like to raise another topic, but first, I want to thank Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Bloomer for their constructive contribution. I know the drop in oil prices has greatly impacted the industry. Please be assured that we are fully aware that the government needs to act, not only in the interest of all Canadians, but also in the interest of those who work in the energy sector.
The Canadian health care sector is well represented here today, both its employees and practitioners. In 2005, when the health accord was negotiated by Prime Minister Martin, there was a great demand on the part of the provinces for the federal government to exercise leadership, not only by investing in the health sector, but also by playing a coordination role and by showing greater leadership in the health area, while respecting provincial jurisdictions.
Given the time I have at my disposal, I would like to ask you, Ms. Forbes, Ms. Sutherland Boal and Mr. Sanger, what recommendations you would like to make to the committee with regard to federal government leadership in the health sector, in addition to the investments you have recommended.