The PDP program is a prescription drug program that was initiated by the Manitoba Métis Federation.
At our annual general assembly, after we found out all the research and everything that came through, we asked our citizens across the province of Manitoba what we could do to help our elders, our seniors and the most vulnerable. The direction they gave us was to go and find money and financial supports to help pay for their medication.
You heard earlier from some of our colleagues who were presenting that they're sharing medication. When you look at the poverty, and you look at the health of Métis grandparents who are raising their grandchildren, would you buy food for your grandchildren or would you pay for your medication? Would you pay your hydro bill or would you pay for your medication?
Then look at the information I shared earlier regarding how Métis citizens die earlier than any citizens across the province of Manitoba.