Mr. Speaker, the issue of prescription drug abuse is bigger than one specific pill. That is why our government announced tough new licensing rules that will help to prevent drugs like OxyContin from being illegally distributed.
I want to ensure that if Health Canada scientists say that these drugs are beneficial, that they will be available to patients who actually need them. Unlike the opposition, we will not politically interfere with these decisions. These decisions are up to scientists. Politicians should not be making these decisions.