Mr. Speaker, given your ruling yesterday on Bill S-13, I would like to ask the health minister a question.
The minister himself says he supports the idea of a levy on the tobacco industry for prevention purposes. The vast majority of Canadians agree. The health community is united on this position.
Will the government now bring in its own legislation that places a levy on cigarette companies for the purposes of funding an anti-smoking initiative? Will the government live up to the spirit and intent of Bill S-13? When will it bring in a bill?