Mr. Speaker, we appreciate the first sign of openness that the government has shown today on the matter of compensation for hepatitis C victims, but we also know we have to act quickly to end the confusion.
Although I know I cannot refer to documents, the fact is that the premier of Ontario did issue a press release indicating precisely that this government was prepared to enter into discussions regarding compensation for all hepatitis C victims.
Given this situation, will the minister give assurances to the House today that he will call a meeting of health ministers and announce—