Mr. Speaker, I thought there was one question from the opposition and I would have deferred to the opposition.
I have to seize the opportunity to congratulate the member for Richmond, the Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific. He has clearly identified for the Canadian public the commitment of the government to good governance along the lines of increased efficiency, increased effectiveness, defining priorities for Canadians and the initiatives that will result in the creation of jobs. Again, I would like to compliment the hon. member.
The hon. member indicated there is a guarantee by the government that there will be a level of no less than $11 billion a year for medical programs. Perhaps the member could elaborate further on the impact of this cash flow floor to ensure the survival of the five principles of medicare-