Mr. Speaker, my colleague is posing the question to a member from Quebec. I think it would be more appropriate for the provinces to take up this challenge because the issues are perceived differently. The strategies could be adapted depending on how the situation is interpreted.
In committee, I do not believe that fetal alcohol syndrome has been a priority. I also believe that we will not be dealing with this issue in the next few months. We have a rather packed agenda. We are currently examining the problem of obesity. We cannot yet speak about the content of this report. However, I think that a lot of the discussion and issues are in provincial jurisdiction. We will see what the outcome is and what recommendations will be made by the parliamentarians sitting on the committee.
The educational component is definitely a provincial responsibility and I think that goes for fetal alcohol syndrome as well. Some people would like to establish a national education program. I believe that the provinces should be responsible for this matter.