I want to get back to the point that I addressed a few minutes ago about the difference between indigenous communities near downtown or urban centres and those up north. I thank you for your suggested “concrete plan” and “strategic approach”. Those were the words you used in your introductory remarks. I think you should focus on that difference and put the emphasis up north. Those people are far away from having access to dental necessities. If there is going to be a new approach, it should be concentrated and focused on those communities. This is my personal observation. I'm sure you will make good of that.
I would like to talk about the broader vision for First Nations health care and dental care.
Mr. Tremblay, earlier, you said that, when you talk about asthma problems, you have to talk about housing, and if you talk about dental problems, you have to talk about nutrition.
My question is for you first, Mr. Ferguson.
At the time of your analysis, and to the extent possible, did you consider the overall picture of First Nations communities in terms of diet compared to non-indigenous people? As we all know, a poor diet, which leaves too much room for sugar, leads to bad teeth.