Mr. Chairman, accountability is an absolutely key issue here. When we talk to Canadians about health care, they want to see greater efficiency among other things. The other thing they talk about a lot is accountability. They want to know who they can hold accountable for the expenditure of their tax dollars. Is it the provincial minister of health, the federal Minister of Health, or the regional health authority? Is it the doctor from whom they have received a service? Who in fact is accountable in this system?
The hon. member raises an important point, which is that we need to do more together. That is why the provinces are moving in this area and certainly we will work with them to the greatest extent possible to ensure greater accountability and transparency in our health care system.