I can tell you that the rural caucus, the women's caucus, cabinet, and all MPs are effective voices for their communities. Those voices, also from professionals themselves, have been heard. The legislation that you're referring to, once it's introduced in the House of Commons, will go through a really important democratic process. It includes debate in the House of Commons. It includes hearing further from witnesses and persons with expertise. It will include opportunities for all members to provide input and amendments. It will then be voted on. It will then go to the Senate for sober second thought, and it will come back to us. I have a lot of faith in the democratic process. I know that the consultations we began this process with, which is actually new for a federal government to do, will only lead to better outcomes, not just for rural physicians but for all Canadians who depend on them, for entrepreneurs, farmers, and professors.
On November 30th, 2017. See this statement in context.