Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Greetings to the witnesses and thank you for being here.
My first question is for Mr. Morin, from the Association québécoise des pharmaciens propriétaires.
Mr. Morin, as you are on the front lines, you necessarily understand the observation that was made regarding the cost of certain medications. Like many others, I wonder whether people currently covered by a drug insurance plan will be able to continue using it. Yesterday the minister seemed to say yes. According to one credible witness, Stephen Frank, president and CEO of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, there are some ambiguities and the bill doesn't necessarily afford any confirmation in that regard. You also say in your brief that imposing the program on Quebec would really jeopardize the viability of private insurance plans.
I'd like you to tell us a little more about that.