Mr. Speaker, the member talked about private spending and the increase he said from 22% to 30% of private spending in health care. Could the member advise the House how much of this private spending is for non-medically necessary purposes? The member will know that medically necessary has specific connotations within the Canada Health Act. Could he at least clarify what percentage of private spending in fact is discretionary spending?
In the House of Commons on February 18th, 1999. See this statement in context.