Yes, it's ironic, only because when we had government officials here and asked them what veracity there was to make that claim—how often they are testing; how we know that imports aren't including these, the things in the dollar store.... We have no capacity to know this right now in Canada. So I caution you on making the claim.
I'm reminded, as I was walking here with my colleague today, that there's a great movie that I encourage witnesses and committee members to see, Thank You For Smoking. It's this wonderful diatribe and satirical movie about the ability to defend and make sure that things are framed.
The important thing for us to consider here is that I very much appreciate your passion in defending the interest you represent. I will remind committee members as we go through this process of the interests we are meant to represent, and that if there is a precaution out there.... The same argument that was used for so long, initially for smoking and then for second-hand smoking, about sound, scientific evidence just not being there, not being available, was used for decades to prevent action.
If we have substitutes available, which doctors in hospitals right now are saying are available for us to use, and if there is ample evidence showing that there should be some reason for caution over these products and these chemicals, it is beyond me to understand why we wouldn't take the cautious approach and ensure the greatest level of safety for Canadians. It's beyond me.
I'm too far gone in this comment, and I know my time is up, Mr. Chair. I apologize for running over.