Thank you, Madam Chair.
Good afternoon to my fellow members. This is a return of sorts for me. I've been on the committee before, with Ms. Sidhu, among others.
Mr. Aboultaif, Mr. Blanchette‑Joncas sends his regards. He couldn't be here today.
I'm very moved by your bill. We could feel the emotion in your presentation. It was both very personal and very human. You've shown how this bill extends beyond your personal experience and serves the greater good, helping to raise awareness. That's very moving.
Mr. LeBlanc, too, had his own experience, and his story affected people all across the country. We saw him come back healthy. We saw not only how organ donation saves lives, but also how afterwards, recipients return to their productive, happy selves, contributing to society and their families—so much so that it's impossible to tell they were ever sick.
In short, you are to be commended for introducing this bill.
Obviously, we have a few questions about how this will take shape. In Quebec, the kidney foundation has a program to honour living donors, also by awarding medals. I believe you know about that. The organization charged by the department of health and social services to administer the program is Transplant Québec. It holds ceremonies and awards medals to donors, including posthumously.
I would like you to confirm that you plan to rely on those organizations to continue recognizing living donors. I would also like you to tell me how this new distinction adds value.