Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all the witnesses for being here today.
Mr. MacLeod, I want to quote from the preamble to your report. The report states:
There is an urgency behind our recommendations, and action needs to be taken immediately. People are suffering and dying, as our current system does not meet their needs. Our population is aging, and new needs are emerging. We have to look out for all Canadians, young and old, regardless of socioeconomic status.... We, as a panel, expect our federal, provincial, and territorial political representatives to listen to and review our advice.
Given that we have three years left in the current federal government's mandate, with the next election in 2019—it being 2016—would you recommend that this federal government, this Parliament, act on the recommendations?