Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Sault Ste. Marie for his hard work in his community.
We are in a national public health crisis when it comes to the opioid situation, and I am proud to say that our government is building on past investments. In budget 2018, we invested $231 million to help support additional measures to face this epidemic. While I am disheartened that last week the Conservative Party voted against measures with respect to reducing stigma and providing support to those in need, this morning I had the pleasure of announcing that we have made it easier for patients to access opioid substitute therapy.
I will continue to work hard to turn the tide on this national health crisis.