Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I would like to talk about the training and distribution of naloxone kits that we have done across the country for many communities and institutions. There have been 1.5 million naloxone kits distributed by the federal government, and even more so through our provincial co-operation.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, we will address this overdose crisis with every tool we have available, because communities are asking us to do so. I would encourage the member to speak to his community, to local law enforcement and also to his local provincial jurisdiction on what work—

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, we have met with many communities. Will the Leader of the Opposition meet with Moms Stop the Harm?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, it is unfortunate that the member is not familiar with the civics and processes of this place, because the Senate is independent, and therefore it works on its timelines and its decision-making process. I am sure they are having a robust debate on the bill.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, as a parent myself, I will say we are always concerned about public health and public safety for our children, our families and our communities, but we have committed to a public health approach that is compassionate with a firm lens on public safety as well. This is the work that we do comprehensively with all jurisdictions across the country.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, such actions would be under the bylaws and purview of local communities, municipalities and jurisdictions. However, we have the “Know More” opioids education program, which clearly addresses that.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, of course this is unacceptable, and I lament the member to not stigmatize this but talk about how we save lives.

Business of Supply  If the member is referring to diversion, then he well knows that diversion is illegal, Madam Chair.

Business of Supply  As mentioned earlier in the night, Madam Chair, prescribed alternatives are part of the prescribed—

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I am sure there are many communities with drug-use issues.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I have been to Montreal and many communities across the country that are struggling with the drug overdose crisis.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, just so that we are clear, the Montreal mayor has said that such hypothetical allegations of her proposal for decriminalization are false.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, that would be provincial data with regard to the health workforce.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, to engage with and address that data, it is under provincial purview.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, that is why we have created a nurses' tool kit for mental health.