Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. Mr. Speaker, submissions have been made to both the Department of Health and the Standing Committee on Social Programs regarding the necessity of recognizing the alcohol and drug counselling profession and the credentials obtained by alcohol and drug counsellors. In addition, addictions, mental health and family violence programming must be recognized as a core service of this government.
Is the Minister willing to formally recognize the profession of alcohol and drug counsellors and their certifications obtained through their certification board? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.