Mr. Chair, I am pleased. I appreciate the answer of the minister. I will look forward to reports on this issue. I would be happy to have a briefing from the minister on the charter implications involved in this issue.
I would like to ask about an issue that is important to women. There was a study out very recently showing a direct relationship between health problems, both physical and mental, and women who are juggling work and family responsibilities, particularly those women who are in the sandwich generation, still looking after kids at home and elderly parents or people with disabilities at home.
It really begs the question about a national home care program, something that was on the table when I first was elected in 1997. In fact, at that point following the 1997 election, the minister's predecessor, Mr. Rock, held a national conference to talk about this.
It seemed to hold great promise, but I think the whole idea has been nitpicked away. I am not sure if a national home care program is on the agenda anymore. I am wondering if there is a way we could put it back on the agenda.
Also, what else is there that the minister might tell us in terms of trying to deal with the health problems facing women as a result of these demands?