Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My questions are addressed to Dr. Durnin-Goodman and Ms. Strang.
I liked your presentations very much. You shared an interesting perspective with us. I believe, Ms. Strang, that you are the one who mentioned that there is widespread ignorance in the population in general, and even within certain political bodies, when it comes to dependency. I am referring to prescribed medications that are considered as drugs, as well as to their consequences on the lives of those who become dependent on them. Let us hope that these people will eventually become patients who will receive the treatment they need.
Do you believe that the Conservative government's approach to people who are dependent on prescription drugs is appropriate?
In my opinion, in its fight against drugs, the Conservative government is adopting the wrong approach in blaming persons who have a substance dependency, such as a prescription drug addiction. I feel it is...