I don't see any problem with the federal government putting forth a framework that identifies “the training, education and guidance needs of health care and other professionals related to the prevention and treatment of cancers”. In fact, I think that's exactly the kind of national leadership we need. Nothing is being imposed on the provinces or territories to get them to adopt that training or education. It's simply about identifying it.
I think if we've heard one thing, we've heard that carcinogens know no borders; the science is the same. We have vast differences between provinces and territories, so to me, having the federal government be a centralized body that can identify the training and education that might be needed is a very helpful measure that will pay dividends across the country. Again, if I thought this was imposing anything on the provinces or territories, it would be different, but it's not; it's just for identifying things.
I'm going to oppose this amendment.