Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
I want to thank all the witnesses for being here today.
I find this conversation extremely interesting. It is something I think Canadians need to become much more aware of. I must say, though, I'm very proud of our government and our history of taking the health of Canadians seriously. I know we've moved on trans fats. For years sodium was ignored by previous governments, and we know we need to take action on that. I know we got started with the Sodium Working Group in 2007. I think you met for the first time in 2008, so things are moving along.
Academics, why should sodium be a priority for government action at this time?