Mr. Chair, I'll note two things.
First of all, I believe Minister Bennett is appearing before the committee next week for supplementary estimates. I'm sure she would be happy to speak to this issue.
Secondly, the authorization of this exemption through section 56 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act was based on a proposal from the Province of British Columbia as part of a comprehensive strategy centred on public health to address the opioid overdose crisis, address stigma, and contribute to saving the lives of people 18 years of age and over.