Thank you for allowing me to speak.
This is very interesting, as the case of chlorpyrifos is emblematic of the shortcomings in the pesticide regulatory framework and the risks it poses to the public health of all Canadians.
Chloripyrifos is a neurotoxic pesticide that has been in use for a long time. There were early scientific warnings, particularly in the United States, which began to restrict its use. It was only during its re-evaluation that it was finally banned in Canada. This is a perfect example of how re-evaluation is an essential step in analyzing the data. We're talking about a substance that was commonly found on all citrus fruits and on many other fruits, including in Canada—a substance that is neurotoxic and poses risks to brain development, particularly in children. This is well documented.
Why did Canada wait so long to ban this product, and even did so after the United States? It's really—