Discussion · Government Orders
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“Health technology must work for patients, not the other way around. I want to know if the member thinks we can pass this bill before Christmas.”
“Mr. Speaker, I wanted to pick up on one of the member’s comments on the whole idea of technology, because I really do agree with it. We have to ensure that technology works for people and not the reverse, in terms of having access. I will get the opportunity to expand upon that shortly, but I wanted to amplify just how important it is, in recognizing Bill S-5, that the primary focus is on patients in using technology. The member seems to imply that he supports the legislation in principle and wants to see it go to committee. Does he believe it is something that could be passed before Christmas?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I wanted to pick up on one of the member’s comments on the whole idea of technology, because I really do agree with it. We have to ensure that technology works for people and not the reverse, in terms of having access. I will get the opportunity to expand upon that shortly, but I wanted to amplify just how important it is, in recognizing Bill S-5, that the primary focus is on patients in using technology. The member seems to imply that he supports the legislation in principle and wants to see it go to committee. Does he believe it is something that could be passed before Christmas?