This relates to the “Whereas” clause in the front. What we'd like to do is make explicit that the regulatory regime will treat risk group 2 human pathogens less stringently than risk group 3 and risk group 4 agents in subclause 66(1), relating to the ministerial regulatory authorities.
The amendment would add, after line 25 on page 30, the following:
(1.1) In making regulations, the Governor in Council shall take into account the varying levels of risk posed by human pathogens--determined by whether they fall into Risk Group 2, Risk Group 3 or Risk Group 4--and those posed by toxins.
(Amendment agreed to)
(Clause 66 as amended agreed to)