Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all the witnesses for coming today.
One observation is that we are here to talk about section 8 and section 8 alone. I'm getting the sense we may be drifting a little away from that.
A concern was raised by Ms. Gagnon, and I can assure you that the department is moving as fast as possible in a very difficult area.
It's the same as the concern you raised, Dr. Fry.
My first question is to Timothy. I understand the amendments to the CIHR guidelines were made to clarify that both non-frozen and frozen embryos could always be used in stem cell research provided that consent practices are followed. Are you satisfied this does not constitute a change in the consent provisions of the act?