Mr. Speaker, tuberculosis is on the rise among aboriginal peoples, while rates of infection are declining among non-aboriginals.
The incidence is 200 times higher in the four Inuit regions of Canada than in areas further south in the country.
Tuberculosis is a danger to the health of those infected and their families.
Last week, my colleague from Winnipeg North requested an emergency debate so that the government could take action, but the request was refused.
Does the government realize that this situation is unacceptable?
What does it plan on doing to combat the high incidence of tuberculosis among these populations?