Thanks, Mr. Chair, and hello to everybody for our third meeting. It seems as though we've had a few more meetings than three.
I certainly would like to speak to Mr. Thériault's motion.
One of the many reasons I got involved in politics and decided to run had to do with health care, including the need for more doctors, nurses and specialists. Another was around pharmacare and the costs of drugs and other things. It hits home with me personally, having a mother who is ailing—persevering but ailing—when I look at what is covered and what is not covered.
I really appreciate Mr. Thériault putting this forward. He mentioned something that I think is really key. It's important to hear from big pharmaceutical companies, but it's also really important to hear from the end-user, from the family of three or four, or the individual who needs a voice and who needs to be able to provide some sound intel and learned experience.
At the last couple of meetings and the meetings we had prior to the summer, and even at the meetings we have had to date, we have disagreed vehemently on key things. In the last session we did as well. We got some work done. I think this is certainly something important, Mr. Thériault. It impacts all Canadians, and that's what we're here for. I really respect the fact that this has been put forward. It's something I look forward to hearing about from my colleagues. It is certainly something that has a very transformational impact on every single Canadian, and that's why we're here.
I want to send my appreciation to Mr. Thériault for that motion from a personal perspective, from a community perspective, and from a Canadian perspective as well.