Mr. Speaker, our government has implemented tough new controls to help prevent these drugs from being illegally distributed. We have tightened the rules under the non-insured health benefits program and we have seen a 50% reduction in the amount of these drugs provided. However, these are just some of the actions we are taking.
While I am standing, I feel inclined to ask the Liberal Party a question that was asked yesterday and members refused to answer it. OxyContin was approved in 1996 under the Liberal government. Will the Liberals tell us now why they did absolutely nothing to stop its abuse?