Pharmacare  Mr. Speaker, Canadians are proud of their public health care system, which is based on people's needs and not on their ability to pay. We recognize, however, that we can do better. That is why we have created an advisory council on the implementation of national pharmacare. I loo

Pharmacare  Mr. Speaker, Canadians are proud of their publicly funded health care system, one that is based on need and not on their ability to pay. However, we also recognize that we can do better. Canadians should not have to choose between paying for medication or putting food on the ta

Agriculture and Agri-food  Mr. Speaker, protecting the health and safety of Canadians is my number one priority as the health minister. I continue to work with the CFIA. The regulations are under way, and we look forward to reporting the information very soon.

Health  Mr. Speaker, one of my responsibilities as Minister of Health is to ensure that Canadians are properly informed about the drugs they are taking. We are bringing in important measures to address the complex problems of drug shortages. We have launched our website, for example, an

Health  Mr. Speaker, protecting the health and safety of Canadians is my top priority. One of my most important responsibilities as health minister is ensuring that Canadians are well informed about medicines they rely on. We are taking important steps to address the complex issue of dru

Health  Mr. Speaker, we believe that it is unacceptable for some people to get treatment faster just because they have money. A two-tier system does not work. I have been working with my colleagues in all provinces and territories for some time so that we can resolve this unfair situati

Health  Mr. Speaker, we believe that the only card we need to receive health care is a health card, not a credit card. Our health care system is a source of pride across the country because it allows everyone to receive treatment, regardless of how much money they have in their bank acc

Health  Mr. Speaker, I want to offer condolences to my friend for his recent loss. We believe that a health card, not a credit card, is the only card a Canadian should need to receive health care. Our health care system is a source of pride across the country because it allows everyone

Health  Mr. Speaker, we believe that it is not acceptable for some people to access care more quickly just because they have more money. I have been working closely with my colleagues, with all provinces and territories, for some time to resolve this situation, which, when it comes down

Pharmacare  Mr. Speaker, we recognize that Canadians are proud of their publicly funded health care system, one that is based on their needs and not on their ability to pay. However, we also recognize that we can do better and that is why I was pleased in March of this year that we announced

Health  Mr. Speaker, we are in a national public health crisis when it comes to the opioid situation, and we are deeply troubled by the loss of life that we have seen. In budget 2018, I am pleased to say that we invested over $230 million, $150 million of which is to provide emergency

Health  Mr. Speaker, we are facing a tragic opioid crisis. We have lost thousands of Canadians over the past few years. It is a real tragedy. Our government continues to work with the provinces and territories. In budget 2018, we proposed an investment of $230 million to, first, increas

Health  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my colleague from Manitoba for his hard work. To address the issue of problematic substance use, including methamphetamine, we have devoted $150 million to an emergency treatment fund. Furthermore, I am pleased to advis

Physician-Assisted Dying  Mr. Speaker, I would like to stand in this House and extend my sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Parker. If I could have given her authorization for advance request, I would have absolutely done so. However, as parliamentarians, we know that the laws we make are for all Ca

Health  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Châteauguay—Lacolle for her important question. Our government recognizes that autism spectrum disorder has a profound impact on Canadians and their families. That is why, in budget 2018, we invested more than $20 million in helping families