Thank you.
Through you, Mr. Chair, I will agree with the member. Mental health is health. It is a key component of the well-being of Canadians across this country, young and old, which is why the many investments I listed in my previous answer are so important. However, as I mentioned, the provinces and territories are the primary deliverers of our health care systems, and this is why we work with them.
I am a firm believer in section 3 of the Canada Health Act, which states, “the primary objective of Canadian health care policy is to protect, promote and restore the physical and mental well-being of residents of Canada”. We continue to make those investments, and we expect provinces and territories to live up to their commitments under the Canada Health Act as well.