Thank you, Madam Chair.
Before I get to my question, I'd like to make a comment, if I may. With all due respect to my colleague, Mr. Carrie, I found his questions about whether the witnesses were receiving money or not inappropriate. I just wanted to make that point, Madam Chair. Now, back to the topic in hand.
My question is for Dr. Raza.
I want to start by commending the two witnesses who are with us today. Their comments have been quite specific and relevant regarding the state of our health care system, a situation we are all very familiar with. They reconfirmed my impression of the health care system.
I know your organization considers the progress in primary health care reform less than significant. The issue was a key feature of the 2003-04 First Ministers' Accord on Health Care Renewal. Why do you think we haven't made much progress in reforming Canada's primary health care? What are the major barriers to that reform?