Thank you, Minister.
Just by way of anecdote, I talked to someone recently who estimated that they've spent, to date, over $100,000 out of pocket having to pay for syringes, needles, test strips and the medication they need.
Minister, turning to school nutrition, in the last election both the NDP and Liberal parties pledged $1 billion to create a national school food program, but according to recent media reports, the federal government has decided to drop its 2024 deadline to introduce this urgently needed initiative.
Given that food insecurity has risen sharply across the country and food bank use is at record levels, and given that, as I'm sure you're aware, nutrition plays a crucial role in children's health, can you confirm whether your government plans to follow through on its promise to create a national school nutrition program, and if so, when?