Political Quotes

Marjorie Michel: “I cannot say that as a health minister, I can track every single package in the illicit market. That would be completely…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
I cannot say that as a health minister, I can track every single package in the illicit market. That would be completely not serious for me to say that.
Said by
Marjorie Michel
Liberal Party of Canada

Editor's note · Context

Comment on challenges of tracking illicit nicotine sales.

Share

More from Marjorie Michel

Aug 16, 2026

Why did I send the letter? Because for sure, dual practice, I don’t know how it can work within (the Canada Health Act),

thestar.com
Jun 16, 2026

If a province doesn't want to move forward with a safe consumption site I can't force them.

cbc.ca
Jun 16, 2026

Those declines are real progress, but deaths remain far higher than a decade ago.

thestar.com
Sep 7, 2026

For me, being a minister and the minister of health at this time, it’s a very, very serious job. I’m not here to be a star.

thestar.com

Other voices in this conversation