Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to everyone and all our guests here who came to answer our questions wherever possible. I have a question for Ms. Eng.
A survey by your association indicates that some of the priorities of your members were access to doctors and a reduction in wait times. I have two questions for you. The president of the Canadian Medical Association told us when he appeared before our committee that many seniors ended up in long-term care facilities permanently. Now, we all know the repercussions that these long stays have on the health system in general. The reasons for this situation are economic, meaning that these people cannot afford a residence for independent or semi-independent seniors. He told us that the situation was caused by the lack of places administered by the public system in facilities for seniors. Do you think that's a good point of view, particularly when it comes from the president of the Canadian Medical Association?
My second question is what do you think of the effort being made to recognize foreign diplomas? Is this part of the solution? If so, how do you suggest we speed up the process for this human resource that is available and that cost Canada nothing?
I have another question. I'm making the most of it. It's for Mr. Racine. How are your members received when they discuss needs in terms of services in French with the authorities involved?