Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
Thanks to the minister for being here today. We appreciate it.
During our study on prescription drug abuse, we heard testimony from several witnesses on the need to ensure that Canadian families have the information they need to make informed choices on the medicines they are taking.
With the numerous risks inherent in many drugs, I think everyone around this table can agree that we simply must do better at making people aware. It's imperative that drug safety information be available and accessible for not only overburdened doctors but also parents and families. As a father and grandfather myself, it's critical for me as well to have the information necessary on drug safety, in order to fully understand the risks and benefits of certain medications.
Can you inform this committee on what is being done to ensure that drug safety information is available to those who need it?