Madam Chair, that is not what I said at all. We absolutely need more research. In fact, I put 50 questions on the order paper that need to be thought about by the government to protect people today and going forward.
The big problem is right now there is no diagnosis for CCSVI, a recognized condition by 47 countries. Canadian MS patients are forced to travel to Buffalo or Detroit, with imaging ranging in costs of $1,200 to $6,000. Private imaging clinics are increasing by the day. Kuwait is the first country in the world to offer imaging and the liberation procedure to all its MS patients.
Canada is recognized the world over for its publicly funded medical system and we must protect accessibility and universality. Canadian MS patients should not be struggling along to determine what is a reputable imaging or treatment centre, but in the absence of help, they are forced to do so. Many seeking help are forced to go overseas for private health care. What does this mean for a family that simply does not have the financial resources to do so?