We've been working with our counterparts in the provinces and territories. The Minister of Health, the deputy minister and senior officials like me, sit on various committees. We work closely with our counterparts in the provinces and territories to discuss our best practices and a wide range of measures.
For instance, we introduced the substance use and addictions program, the SUAP, under which some effective projects were implemented in the provinces. We organized some forums to exchange information on best practices. We believe it is extremely important to continue this collaboration, because others can learn from these exchanges.
That being said, some things could definitely be improved. For instance, we could improve data gathering, standardize indices, and improve the range of services and supports across Canada.
As we just said, it's truly important to work together. This collaborative effort ought not to come from just one partner, but all the partners, including the federal government, the provinces, the territories, and the communities. Work needs to be done with indigenous groups and health experts. Also required are assessments and data to allow us to track the impact of the programs we implement on an ongoing basis.