Mr. Speaker, just two months ago the government announced that it is increasing by $11.5 billion over the next five years the amount of money available to the provinces for health care. Just two months ago we announced our plans to spend $1.4 billion ourselves on areas like health research, early intervention with children to prevent illness and improving health for aboriginal and first nations throughout this country.
We know where the Reform Party stands. Reform would rip up the Canada Health Act, turn its back on public health care and opt for an American style model. We believe that health care is part of the fabric of this country.