Mr. Speaker, I think the member should remember that the Krever report, which went into all of this history in great deal and examined what problems resulted in the tragedy, made it clear that while the federal government regularly played a part, the provinces as proprietors and the Red Cross as operator of the system were also at fault. I reassure the member we will look at what Ontario is proposing. If it is a significant development then we shall respond appropriately.
In the House of Commons on May 4th, 1998. See this statement in context.