Mr. Speaker, yesterday in questioning the government in regard to compensation for the hepatitis C victims, the government basically said “wait 15 minutes for the Krever report to come down and we will act on it”. The minister indicated he would act on it. Today in the House, he is saying “I have got to consult with my provincial counterparts”.
There are 12,000 Canadians suffering. They have now suffered for 10 and 15 years with no financial reimbursement or support.
Will the minister show leadership and act unilaterally to help these people as we did in 1991—