Dr. Wainberg and I spoke at the conference. He spoke very forcefully in plenary about following the microbiology, and the fact that after you've tested the blood, after you know after two months, it doesn't matter whether the blood is there for two months, five years, or 20 years, the microbiology doesn't change. I agree with Dr. Wainberg's comment about behavioural risks.
We need data to support the blood regulators so we can assure Canadians that the blood supply will be safe, so we can have an inclusive population. I want to see the blood ban at zero tomorrow. I want Canadians to know that the blood supply will be safe when we do that.