Mr. Speaker, this is a continuing campaign of confusion and obfuscation by the Official Opposition. The member's question implies that this issue simply divides along the Ottawa River. This is simply not correct.
The brand name pharmaceutical industry is as important in the province of Ontario as it is in the province of Quebec. In addition the generic industry exists in the province of Quebec as it does in the province of Ontario.
Furthermore, Canadians in all parts of the country are profoundly concerned that governments look to the companies involved in this industry, first of all to live up to the obligations that they entered into. Second, Canadians in all parts of the country are concerned about the impact of drug prices on our health care system.
If members of the Bloc Quebecois are not interested in these things, that is for them to say. However, as to the commitment of the government to an innovative economy, that is clear and will be pursued by this government with vigour and determination across Canada.