Thank you, Chair.
The second amendment that we've proposed for Bill C-18 is to amend clause 3 by replacing line 3 on page 4 with the following:
demonstrates unique features that are clearly distinguishable from the initial variety and has not been sold by or with the concurrence of
We are moving this amendment to make sure that new crop varieties are as good as, or initially better than, existing ones to ensure there is better competition in the research and development sector, and to protect existing varieties from minor modifications intended solely to make money and which provide no real benefit. It's a housekeeping, common sense amendment.