We’re on the same page there.
I’d like to hear your thoughts on emergency applications. Representatives of the Association des producteurs maraîchers du Québec appeared before the committee last week. They told us that applications can take up to 10 years. In your opening remarks, you spoke of 12 years, but this also included R and D, which is an asset. If it only takes the PMRA 12 years, this means that we’re practically inching closer to 25 years.
That doesn’t make sense. Is it just plain inefficiency or what is going on? How can emergency applications be processed without endangering people’s health and safety? These emergency applications are among the problems that have been identified. There may be specific scenarios where temporary use of a product is justified, but there are significant challenges. Reviews end up being done, but the problem will be resolved before approval is granted.