Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thanks to the minister for being here.
I would argue that your comments about the robustness of the current enforcement mechanisms in CEPA are incorrect. We clearly need to update CEPA enforcement.
I did want to ask you specifically about labelling hazardous substances and consumer products. In my opinion, we need mandatory labelling, something that provides information on hazardous substances and products and ensures greater transparency for the right to know for consumers.
I also want to note that I spoke to the executive director of the Women's Healthy Environments Network, who spoke very persuasively about the need to have specific labelling when products have a disproportionate impact on women and other vulnerable populations.
Talcum powder has been linked to ovarian cancer, yet there's no label warning consumers, especially women and people with ovaries, about the potential and disproportionate harm.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on how we could improve this bill to ensure mandatory labelling in order to protect consumers.