I approved of the decision. It was a decision made by the executive council, so that's answering that question.
I can tell you that in terms of the evidence needed for a change, I gave you the evidence in my opening statement.
There is no question in my mind that if this crisis were allowed to continue--which was certainly the desired option of the then-head of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission--we were literally days away from huge human health impacts, not only in Canada but around the world, which would have led to deaths. I can't say it more plainly than that, Mr. Chair.
I think we made the right decision. I think the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission got it wrong.
When we sought a way to get the parties together, there was resistance by the commission in that regard. I'm sure my colleague, Mr. Lunn, has gone over that ground.
All I can tell you as health minister is that my responsibility in cabinet is for the health and safety of Canadians. I think Parliament made the right decision, and I think we've got better protocols in place now and a better relationship with both the commission and with the new management at AECL so we can respond better in future situations.