I thank you both very much.
Dr. Hrudey, I want to ask you specifically about your thinking and view of some of the timelines in this legislation. According to the written submissions to the panel, several first nations have expressed the opinion that their water systems must first be brought up to clear standards before a legislative regulatory regime is put into place. The government has stated that regulations will be phased in, so first nations will not be required to comply with the regulations until they have the capacity to do so. The previous minister did express that in writing and has made it very clear.
Can you comment on and give us your view on the phased-in approach?