We have had no indication that the provinces were intending to challenge the act or the bill, whereas with the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, we did have the impression that Quebec would challenge it. All I can do is repeat what I have already said. We believe that we are legislating in an area of federal jurisdiction and that the model used here is similar to the one used in other existing federal legislation, such as the Food and Drug Act and the Quarantine Act. Since we are proceeding legislatively, we can never predict whether or not there will be a court challenge. Of course the government wants a bill that complies with the Charter and the Constitution. That is always our intention when we draft a bill of this type with our clients, the agencies involved. We think we will certainly be able to defend this bill.
On March 24th, 2009. See this statement in context.