Mr. Speaker, this is a very important issue that my colleague raises, so let me take him through the situation that presently exists. Health Canada has worked for some time with the Canadian Standards Association, provinces and other stakeholders to set standards aimed at ensuring the safety of cells, tissues and organs for transplantation.
In January, Health Canada issued a directive communicating these standards to establishments across Canada. Next March, these standards will have the force of law as regulations. In the meantime, Health Canada will exercise its authority under the Food and Drugs Act to prohibit distribution of such products where evidence shows that they are not--