Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I saw this recommendation come out of the CMAJ analysis, etc., but the legal precedent for this is that such an exemption is not necessary. The courts would be very reluctant to intercede. They would intercede only in cases in which a future minister exercised his or her power unreasonably, that is, it was not done reasonably and in good faith.
Health Canada has recall powers—for example, for food products, etc.—and to my knowledge have never been sued for doing so. I'd like to defer to our legal counsel Mr. Edwards, please. Thanks.