Mr. Speaker, I have to disagree with the Minister on that one. When basic programs and services aren’t being delivered in communities — such as the mental health, the alcohol and drug, and nurses — or even the doctor’s visit or dental care, for that matter, is now not being offered like it should be, I think we have a problem.
I would like to ask the Minister: exactly why is it that we are having such a major problem delivering basic services in communities, but it doesn’t seem to be a problem in the larger centres where a lot of these decisions are being made? I’d like to ask the Minister: exactly what is your department doing to ensure that basic programs and services are being
delivered in communities that are recognized under the Canada Health Act?