Dr. Bennett, I can't answer that question directly. But I would take it back several steps and say I think it would be very appropriate at this time for the federal government to take a look at consumer protection in its entirety, which has fallen underneath the floorboards ever since the disbandment of the consumer agency approximately 20 years ago, and start at the top, looking at what needs to be done in terms of consumer protection across all areas. Then it could step it down from there and look at what would be the most efficient delivery system for each area. It may involve splitting off the various elements into the different departments, and into departments that do not have a conflict of interest, such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
On March 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.