Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring attention to the important issue of lineups and waiting times being experienced by Canadians seeking health care treatment.
Since its inception by the late Tommy Douglas, time and time again Canadians voice the fact that universal and efficient health care is a cornerstone to Canadian society.
The Liberal government, under the present Prime Minister, remains soundly committed to the five principles of the Canadian Health Act: public administration, comprehensiveness, universality, portability and accessibility.
Within this commitment, there is the need for cooperation between various levels of government and the need for key investments are required to help reduce waiting times, by directing investment into developing ways for faster diagnosis, and the provision of more doctors and nurses.
I would like to congratulate the Prime Minister on his efforts, as it has been determined that the federal government will now be able to provide--