Thank you, Ms. Vandelac.
Pesticides are precisely what I want to discuss. Critics of stricter environmental protection legislation argue that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency will be the one subject to scrutiny when the time comes to talk pesticides. The Department of Health, however, is directly involved in Bill S‑5 and the entire act.
Pesticides are directly linked to the loss of global biodiversity, in addition to causing serious health problems. COP 15 is taking place, and Canada doesn't look good.
Why do we need to put the precautionary principle front and centre when it comes to this aspect of the act?