Mr. Speaker, I do not necessarily share my colleague's pessimism with respect to the ability of our provinces to implement processes that may or may not be derived at the federal level. I also do not necessarily agree that they may not want to implement them. If there is a robust consultation system in place with the provinces, the medical associations, and the health professionals in all of the provinces, by working in consultation, knowing full well that whatever process is in place has to be in line with the Supreme Court of Canada, I am convinced and optimistic that we will be able to come up with a reasonable process that ensures that doctors and health professionals are protected, and that the rights of the patients are protected at the same time.
In the House of Commons on May 2nd, 2016. See this statement in context.