Mr. Chairman, I want to congratulate our colleague for his first speech in the House and wish him the best for the future. I have three short questions for him.
First, why does he think that it is the role of the federal government to give money directly to doctors? Would it not be better to increase transfers and let the provinces give the money?
Second, does he have ideas on the means to reduce the cost of medication?
Third, since he comes from the Atlantic provinces, is it true that Bernard Lord might be tempted by federal politics?