Discussion · Private Members' Business
Burton Bailey Conservative
“A previous health minister banned dangerous drugs like heroin from special access programs. Does this bill stop drugs like prescription heroin from being put on the pre-approved list?”
“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for his work on this private member’s bill. It is very important work. Former health minister Rona Ambrose banned substances, such as heroin and other dangerous drugs, from the special access program, stating that the Government of Canada puts the safety and security of Canadians first. Is there anything in the legislation that would restrict non-marketed drugs, such as prescription-grade heroin, from being added to the pre-approved list of therapeutic products?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for his work on this private member’s bill. It is very important work. Former health minister Rona Ambrose banned substances, such as heroin and other dangerous drugs, from the special access program, stating that the Government of Canada puts the safety and security of Canadians first. Is there anything in the legislation that would restrict non-marketed drugs, such as prescription-grade heroin, from being added to the pre-approved list of therapeutic products?