Finance committee  Very briefly, there is a specific provision in the bill vis-à-vis exemption, as Madam Gallant has mentioned. That was to give the minister flexibility to add or include groups or bodies or others who could be exempt, for example, doctors or people who were wrapping up estates. There are a couple of examples where we contemplated it.

Finance committee  The process, which is listening...we would listen to all suggestions. I think the bill is largely neutral on a lot of the privacy concerns. I think there is a broader issue of privacy, which probably goes beyond this bill. I think we would want to make sure to see that the bill doesn't create any additional problems vis-à-vis privacy.

Finance committee  Again, I'll try to be very brief. On the amendments, as I understand, some of them actually address some of the suggestions that have been brought up by my colleague from the CMA. There's the issue of the definition of “person”, which ensures that it does capture all who may be active in the promotion field.

Finance committee  No, I don't believe so. I have the form with me. I've filled it out myself. With every form and everything we do, we always strive to make it as simple and as direct as possible. I think the witnesses here have acknowledged that it's a complex policy area, that the science and medicine is evolving.

Finance committee  With all due deference to the committee, we're available to answer questions. I think giving time back to committee members is best, so I'll pass on opening remarks. Thank you.