Mr. Speaker, I want to pick up on the previous question, not about the blinders the Conservatives have with respect to what is actually happening in the economy but on the schools
When we talk about these national programs, in particular in the area of health care, it is very important for us to recognize the provinces play a dominate role in that whole area.
There is a need for the national government to work with provinces and territories. When we look at school divisions, they are in essence creatures of provincial legislation. Through the school divisions, very good quality dental services could be provided. It is a great gateway that could ultimately complement a national dental program in the future.
Would the member not agree that we should be allowing the standing committee to do the fine work it can do and see where that ultimately takes us. If this is something we can make happen, why would we not do it? However, we first need to do the homework.