I'm the vice-chair of this committee and represent the New Democratic Party.
First of all, I'd like to say to you, Ms. Kaulius, how much I respect you for being here. I feel for you in your loss. And thank you, Mr. Sikand, for this bill. I really appreciate that effort too.
I have a few questions, probably building on what Mr. Nicholson said by way of playing the devil's advocate. Forgive me, I just want to make sure we understand what we are doing should we recommend that this bill go forward.
One thing I'm worried about is the nature of the technology. You have made it clear that there have been enormous advances since the days of the wand in the 1980s. However, I'm told that there was an article in 1993 in the American Journal of Public Health that reviewed these passive detection devices and said there were problems in damp weather or when the temperature was below 8°. In Canada the temperature is often below 8°, and I live in a place where there's always damp weather.
I'm wondering whether we have to be concerned about the nature of the technology. Are these things sufficiently reliable to do what you want them to do?