Thank you, Paul.
I have just a couple of quick words on the question of existing requirements and how the new act would carry over any of those requirements.
I think it's important to note, in the example of lead that was given, that we already control, to a great extent, lead in a variety of products, everything from paint in a can to surface coating on toys. In fact, we are the first country in the world to enact regulations to control the levels of lead in children's jewellery. There are five countries that are now following suit.
I think it's important for committee members to realize that the act itself really proposes a framework, and the general prohibition really creates that safety net. If we have an unregulated hazard, or a hazard that we had never considered, and it poses unreasonable danger to human health or safety, if we have a regulation or not, we will be able to take action. I think it's important for the committee to know that all those existing regulations under the current Hazardous Products Act, which number about 30 or so, will continue to stay in effect and be moved over to the proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.