Mr. Speaker, the member from Winnipeg eloquently stated the fact that drug companies are asking for further protection. After their 20 year protection laws, now they are asking for 23 to 25 years, if I am not mistaken.
The fact of the matter is that since that protection law came into effect under the Conservative government, drug prices have risen almost fivefold. We now spend more on drugs in the country than we do on doctors' fees. That is an incredible problem the country has to face.
I was wondering if the member from Winnipeg could elaborate a bit more on that. If this trade deal goes ahead as it is, does she see more escalating prices on drugs and a lowering of the effect that doctors have in the country as well?