Thank you, Madam Chair.
And thank you to everyone. That was thought-provoking and factual. Thank you.
Like you, I am concerned that the bill does not phase out or ban known carcinogens and other toxic chemicals in consumer products. I know the response to why that's not being done will include some of the following questions. How do you identify which carcinogens? How do you identify which chemicals? What system do you use? Do you use IRARC? Do you use PIC? What content or concentration is harmful in the product? How do you look at the release of the carcinogen or the chemical, and how do you look at cumulative impacts?
As Mr. Freeman mentioned, this is being done elsewhere. In Europe they don't allow carcinogens in makeup. In California there can't be a carcinogen or something that's damaging to the reproductive system.
I'm wondering if you can comment on those challenges. Do you think they can be overcome? What model would you suggest? I just feel we have a real opportunity here to do something that will make a real difference to Canadians going forward.
Thank you.