I would also like to clarify further the dates that I mentioned on the letter. There was also another correspondence apparently that was sent in January, to which the minister responded in March of this year.
The other question I have I'd like to maybe direct to Dr. Chisholm, but anyone else is welcome to take a shot at it.
As the minister has written to you, a multi-stakeholder working group was established to address drug shortages in Canada. A national reporting system is being created so that health professionals have timely and accurate information in order to adjust their treatment plan as needed.
Another important component of this plan is to provide advice on alternatives to medically necessary drugs that are in shortage. You're representing health professionals on the front line. Are there further contributions that physicians could be making to help us collaboratively respond to drug shortages?