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In this Health debate, a Conservative pointed out that a government-commissioned report found major gaps in diagnosing and supporting Canadians with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, yet virtually nothing has been done about it in the year since. The responding Liberal changed the subject to government research funding and looked forward to working with the member, but did not address FASD.

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Hon. Mike Lake

Conservative
“I want the government to use a report it paid for. The government hasn't done much to fix problems the report talked about.”
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