Thank you for joining us this afternoon.
In the responses that you gave Ms. Murray and in your opening remarks, you stated that you held some information sessions for many stakeholders in the community who will need to adapt the way they work to the new rules that will be in place once Bill C-11 is adopted. Basically, you're saying that they feel comfortable and that this bill does not cause any problems for them.
After meeting with the people that we contacted, it was clear that fundamentally they are not opposed to the bill and that they understand its merits. However, people still have some concerns. I'm pleased that these stakeholders will be appearing in the coming days and that they will be able to tell us clearly where, in their estimation, the problems lie. I'm wondering why, even after speaking with them, there are still a number of unknowns when it comes to identifying product users and the costs associated with modifying facilities.
Why were you not struck by these concerns when you consulted with these individuals, when in fact you had mentioned them in your briefing notes? This bill is not at all reassuring. The only positive thing you can offer them is that the process will be phased in and the regulatory framework will address their concerns.
Why doesn't the bill contain provisions to allow them to adapt to the new rules?