Mr. Chair, that would be very much appreciated. It has been a serious issue for some time.
Addictions are a very serious health issue in the north. Could the minister mention some of the steps that the department is taking to help us? These accentuate the health care costs dramatically. If that could be prevented through some of the prevention and promotion funds from the 2003 agreement or from the aboriginal prevention and promotion funds in this agreement, that would be very helpful.
I would like to know what we are doing about addictions in the north.