Yes, I'd be happy to answer that question. Of course, I do understand that the last time officials were here, that information was there; I know that the deputy minister addressed that issue to the committee.
In terms of drug approval processes, this drug like every other is under an approval process whereby decisions are made by scientists within Health Canada, not by politicians or ministers. Under the Food and Drugs Act and its regulations, manufacturers submit applications for the approval of drugs to Health Canada, and the timing of the reviews for drug submissions varies depending on the information provided by the manufacturer.