Mr. Speaker, I appreciate many of the words that the member has stated in support of a national dental program. I appreciate the fact that he made reference to the minister's mandate letter, a reference to it being in the throne speech and now the standing committee is conducting a study on it. I would have been more supportive if it had been a motion that asked us as parliamentarians to work with the different stakeholders, in particular the provinces. My colleague knows that when it comes to health care services, the provinces play a critical role in whatever it is. To have that optimum service, the provinces have to be involved.
I am wondering if my colleague could share his thoughts on whether he believes that we have to have the provinces on side, or would he suggest, if we could not get the provinces on side, that we should go it alone as a national government.