Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will be supporting the motion. I agree with the Member about trying to get health care services in the community, whether there are more doctor visits, nurses that are there full time, certainly mental health workers, and I couldn’t disagree with the dental care services either.
Mr. Chairman, in this day and age, I think what this Member is asking for is a strategy for implementation. I certainly agree with that. Everyone knows this isn’t going to happen overnight, but it is about coming forward with an
action plan so we can provide those real services to the communities that they want and certainly need.
Health care is one of the defining hallmarks of our Canadian society. The older I get, the more I realize how important it is. I think Mr. Krutko has been fighting an admirable battle on this one, trying to get nurses full time in his communities. I will be supporting this motion. Thank you.