Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, current data shows that 86% of overdose deaths are due to the toxic drug supply.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, as the member knows, diversion is illegal in all parts of the country, including all prescribed medications.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the member knows diversion is illegal.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the RCMP has indicated there has been no increase in the data over the past decade.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, zero is acceptable. It is illegal.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, yes, the number of people who have been arrested rather than being diverted to health services has—

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, we responded to B.C.'s request for an amendment.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, it was responsible action.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, we require a full suite of tools to address the overdose crisis.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, we are measuring success by the decreased number of arrests and referrals to health services.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I met with many experts, with different advice and many different opinions. We listened to them and took mitigation measures where needed, and we will continue to work to make sure it is safe.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, no child has been prescribed fentanyl. Alternatives are prescribed through a relationship between a physician and their patient, and will be done under strict advisement.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, recreational fentanyl is illegal, and we have law enforcement to do that.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, law enforcement places its role in the illegal toxic drug supply.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the national average since 2016 is 42,000 deaths. The average across the country is 22 deaths per day.