Well, if we look at Tysabri, we fast-tracked a drug knowing that it caused a fatal brain infection. I see a real dichotomy between the way CCSVI has been treated and the way Tysabri has been treated. I have spoken to the researcher who created the molecule. If we go back to the 1990s, there were warnings that there could be infections. If you look at the adverse drug reactions on the Health Canada website, you will see spontaneous abortion and necrotizing fasciitis. I see a real dichotomy.
You explained there are no federal regulations for off-label use for a medical device. I'm going to look at stents. You said they fall under provincial jurisdiction. The question I have is why the federal government intervened for CCSVI.