With regard to this amendment, I would not support it. I believe it was clear in the witness testimony we heard that nurse practitioners do provide a service in order for people in remote areas to have access to this sort of health care provision.
With regard to the CMA, they were okay with it. With regard to the nurse practitioners' presentation, they were okay with it as well.
As well, it's up to the provinces to deal with the substance of regulating the profession, and that could vary from province to province. Obviously, we heard from the minister that she would like to have a pan-Canadian approach.
I believe it is appropriate to have nurse practitioners carry out this function.