Mr. Speaker, I will, of course, approach the meeting with an open mind. That is the way I have approached the subject from the outset.
I also want to tell the hon. member that this is the party that is responsible for introducing medicare in Canada. This is the party that believes strongly in one tier of treatment for those who are ill and no proposal we make or support at any time will depart from the principle of one tier of treatment for those who are ill.