Mr. Speaker, we all know there are problems and issues that Canada's health care system faces.
We have been working away the last six years to strengthen it, and we will continue to do that. The status quo is not acceptable. We have to make changes to improve health care in Canada, but the starting point has to be the principles of the Canada Health Act. That is why we do not share the approach taken by the Reform.
However, if the New Democratic Party wants to work with us in that regard, to join us in embracing the principles of the Canada Health Act and in urging all the provinces, not just Alberta but all provincial governments, to act on the principles of the Canada Health Act and strengthen public health care, it can.