Mr. Speaker, let me be clear: Actions speak louder than words. When the Conservatives were in power, they cut the drug treatment fund by two-thirds.
Let me ask this of the member: Why does he allow the leader of the Conservatives to use those who struggle with addiction and substance use as props in fundraising rather than standing by those who need help? Why do Conservatives advocate to close safe consumption sites, which have saved 58,000 lives?
The Conservatives do not care. They will not invest in what is needed. On this side of the House, we are fighting to save lives. Shame on them for criminalizing people who need health care.