Thank you.
Vanessa's Law—I did mention that in my comments—is a part of what would be affected by Bill C-224. It is one of those sets of powers that are available, when required and determined necessary to be used, to the minister.
When we look at what achieves effective oversight for those products that are in the market, I look to the natural health products regulations and different elements of that framework—things like product labelling. One key element to ensuring that a product is used safely is ensuring that it has clear labelling that can be understood by the consumer. That's one of those things we're looking to ensure are reformed and made more effective for the consumer. It is also cost-effective for manufacturers, at the same time, through the regulatory reforms we're contemplating under red tape reduction.
Other elements of that effective oversight are things like the postmarket measures—inspections, being able to renew site licences and to consider what has been changing or what has changed in these places where these products are manufactured.
One key element that our regulatory system provides, from a general perspective and overall approach, is that these products that Canadians use or that Canadian manufacturers are exporting to markets around the world have had a review for safety, efficacy and quality. That is a really important element of trust that consumers can rely on. It also ensures that it holds companies up to a high level of compliance to ensure that they're delivering that to consumers.
