Thank you very much, Chair.
I think Mr. Thériault and other members will see that this doesn't take away from the amendment that he's proposed, but in fact it strengthens it. This change is needed to ensure that the amendment is adequately defined to encapsulate all relevant nicotine-containing natural health products, including those that contain nicotine salts, which is important. I wouldn't mind asking the experts why a reference to nicotine salts is important.
Additionally, by relying on a specific type of therapy, like nicotine replacement therapy, this may open opportunities for tobacco companies to modify the indications of their product to bypass certain measures. This subamendment corrects that and captures exactly what Mr. Thériault is trying to accomplish. However, the addition of the salts part to nicotine is important.
Chair, I would like to ask our experts why that is important.
Mr. Lee, Ms. Godard, thank you for being here. I know you've been very patient at this committee. I'm glad that we're going through the amendments.
Can you please explain why specifically referencing nicotine salts in this bill is important?