Canada Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh

"To date there's no evidence of such (drug shortages). I think it's important that we not cause panic on this issue by going away from the facts and the facts are that these (Internet pharmacy) sales have stabilized at about C$850 million ($697 million) a year... There might be anecdotal evidence out there but I can tell you we monitor these issues regularly, Health Canada does, and I'm advised there's no evidence of shortages. If there is evidence of shortages then Health Canada would make sure that whatever that drug is, is held for Canadian use."

Health Minister Dosanjh also said there was no evidence to back industry assertions that some medicines for diabetics are in short supply.

Source: Canada to Act if US Drug Demand Triggers Shortage (Reuters / October 28th, 2004)