I think one of the issues, and I think both Mr. Bishop and the chief referenced this, is that there may not be a huge benefit in separating those groups because the risk applies to all those groups. I'd start by saying that.
In answer to your question about what can be done at the federal level, perhaps I could give you a short list of what I think should be done, after being involved in the inquest and what we've been doing over the past number of years.
First would be to continue to resource the national initiatives to develop an approach, such as the CCSA.
Second would be to resource appropriate research, especially into the management of non-cancer pain and into addiction treatment.
Third would be to control access to dangerous preparations, particularly in opiates—that has been referenced by the other speakers as well—primarily access to high dose preparations.
Fourth would be to facilitate a national data collection and sharing system for prescribers, for dispensers, and also for researchers.
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