Madam Speaker, we consistently hear the opposition benches talk about a commitment toward palliative care. In fact, there is a commitment, which is in the budget document. The Minister of Health clearly indicated that we would be going into a new health care accord.
In order to accomplish the type of palliative care that Canadians want and deserve, we need to work with the provinces. This is the only way we can ensure that we have good, quality palliative care in every region of the country.
There has also been a commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars by this government toward improving palliative care. We recognize the value and the expectations of Canadians. Would the member at the very least acknowledge that?
We have to agree to disagree. I understand where the member is coming from in regard to this bill. However, we have a responsibility as parliamentarians to pass this legislation. It would be inappropriate for us to do nothing and let June 6 go by, which will leave a lot more people a whole lot more vulnerable.
However, would the member not at least agree that there is a genuine investment in the future of palliative care, especially if we compare this government's nine months to the ten years of the previous government?