Thank you very much. This is indeed a challenge and a problem area. There's no question about the relationship, based on the scientific method. There are two things I would like to report to the committee.
First, Canada's food guide has been revised for the first time in 13 years, and it now advises Canadians to use the nutrition facts table to help choose products that are lower in sodium. So again that's consumer awareness and consumer empowerment.
Secondly, I was able to announce the establishment of an expert working group that will develop plans and oversee the implementation of a strategy to reduce overall consumption of sodium by Canadians. So I think that's a step in the right direction. I'm quite looking forward to the expert advice of this sodium panel. Hopefully we can assist Canadians in dealing with this health matter.