Madam Chair, I am glad the member recognizes the dire need for this treatment. I am, however, quite surprised to hear the member opposite talk so strongly and passionately about the need for this important diagnostic treatment and yet not give any leadership to this role.
He says that it is a provincial issue and that there is nothing for the federal government to do. I disagree strongly with the member opposite when he says that there is no leadership role for the federal government in this area.
We can talk about H1N1 on which the federal government showed leadership in driving this across the country. We would clap for the government if it would show the same perspective toward this very important treatment for multiple sclerosis. Not only that, I am surprised the member is not standing up and calling on the government to do just that.