I just wanted to point out that it is all very well to set the provinces a challenge or to strengthen the analysis of implementation in order to reduce wait times, but we cannot forget that Quebec has had to reduce the size of its nursing staff because the Liberals slashed the funding provided to the provinces via the Canada Social Transfer during the 10 years that they were in power. Today, we are faced with a shortage of funding available through the Canada Social Transfer, a problem that was created by the Liberals.
I think that all provinces are currently trying to meet targets or objectives. All provinces are cognizant of the shortage of doctors and nurses, and the effect that it is having on lengthening the waiting lists. The Liberals helped create this problem.
I felt that this is something that needed to be said this morning. Thank you.