Mr. Chair, I am delighted that the member was a representative for Pfizer because I would like to ask him a question related to the patenting system.
The member for Pickering—Scarborough East and myself have been working at leading an initiative to try and stop the abuse of patents where they get extended and extended, so that the brand name companies can keep the high prices forever and the drug does not get genericized, which costs everyone more for their drugs, especially those on low incomes and seniors who cannot afford it. We showed some leadership. The Bloc voted against us, unfortunately. His party sort of wavered; it was partly for and partly against.
I wonder if he will show some leadership and help us get the patent system fixed, so that we can get things running smoothly and on to generics, so the costs can be lowered for seniors and all Canadians.