Thank you.
After hearing a lot of testimony, I'm still finding myself a little bit unclear about the state of research in this area. I'm totally convinced, by the way, that the three illnesses are linked and that we should act regardless, based on the precautionary principle.
I'm just wondering about this: In your view, Ms. Elliott, should the federal government provide targeted funding to support research related to breast implant illness? It would seem that if there is any confusion in the literature or in the profession among surgeons, this should be resolved immediately by funding absolutely strong clinical trials and research.
My mind was going to the exact same place my colleague Mr. Thériault was going. Even if we don't have crystal-clear causes or evidence yet, it would seem to me that based on the precautionary principle, Health Canada should require all surgeons to issue a standard warning that lists at least the possibility of the three illnesses. Is that something you think Health Canada should be doing?