QUESTION PERIOD — Health
UNAIDS 90–90–90 Targets
December 1, 2020
My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate.
I would like to follow up with another question similar to the one asked by Senator Cormier. As you know, today is World AIDS Day. The year 2020 is the deadline for achieving the UNAIDS targets of a 90-90-90 treatment ratio. Given that Canada endorsed those targets in 2016, can you tell us what concrete action the government has taken to achieve them?
Thank you for the question and for highlighting the importance of this day. I unfortunately don’t have the information you’re looking for, but I can tell you that the government recognizes World AIDS Day as a reminder of the strength and resilience of people living with HIV/AIDS, a reminder of all the people we have lost, and a reminder of the significant progress that has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, although there is still work to be done.
Thank you, Senator Gold.
Could you promise me that you will table, in this chamber, a detailed report of the government’s plans for meeting our commitments as soon as you receive it?
As soon as I receive such a document, I will definitely table it in the Senate, but first I will find out whether one is being produced.