From the generic company perspective, we have been urging Health Canada to put more resources into drug approval for some time. We have been unhappy with the length of time it takes for drug approvals. On average, it can take 17 to 18 months for a new generic.
There is a process in place, and the minister has now responded with an expedited system when necessary drugs are in shortage.
The Auditor General reported, and we have been working with Health Canada to try to address that. In general, I think the fact of the matter is that there has been a lack of resources on the drug approval side, which we have been concerned about.