This is the first opportunity we've had to debate the issue of whether it should be considered admissible.
I would submit that with all the discussion there's been about making this safer, making the smoking world safer—and by that, I would include consumer safety—the reduction of the presence of contraband would go a long way toward that. It also pertains to public safety. It's long been known in the industry that one of the most effective ways to control contraband is to control the acetate tow.
The minister herself raised this point while she was here. She said that the control of contraband was something she took very seriously, that the ministry took very seriously, that they were aware of the difficulties here. I believe the phrase was “one of her top priorities” to attack the contraband market. This is one of those devices and materials that has been referred to within this bill as terms of being under control for control purposes.
I would submit that as part of the device, this is something that should be included in this bill. It's a wonderful opportunity for the government to make good on its commitment to help.
The ministry officials would perhaps have some comment to make on this.