Mr. Speaker, the government has allowed the debate to be reopened, despite what it says today.
For more than two years the Minister of Health has failed to address the critical issue of drug shortages. Health Canada experts warned that a voluntary system would not work, but the minister ignored them. Now the crisis continues. A recent survey shows that 94% of pharmacists are still experiencing shortages of the drugs that patients need.
Why is the minister ignoring the facts and putting the health of Canadians at risk?