Mr. Speaker, the court will shortly have before it for approval an agreement reached by representatives of those with hepatitis C and the governments, all governments, which will provide payments to those persons over many years to come.
In addition, of course, last September I proposed to my provincial colleagues that the Government of Canada share half the costs of medical expenses beyond what are provided by insurance over the lifetime of those with hepatitis C.
The government has responded in a way that is important. We have offered care to those who are ill.