Mr. Speaker, I very much appreciate the question, although I have to say that when a member of the government asks about whether I respect federal and provincial jurisdiction, of course, I do.
However, that is no reason for abdicating all leadership on a file where there is unanimity outside the Conservative caucus that the government must show leadership to ensure that essential drugs are there when patients need them.
All we are asking the government to do is instead of having voluntary reporting on some website, that it take its responsibility seriously for actually ensuring that drug shortages are managed and that the provinces have the tools for them to meet patient needs within their respective jurisdictions. That would be a sign of leadership. That is what Canadians are demanding. Frankly, patients deserve nothing less.