Mr. West, you talked about being very concerned about the potential production of medical isotopes. The medical world is very concerned as well. The Minister of Natural Resources is the only person who is optimistic and who is speaking candidly about the future of medical isotope production. You're the first person who talked about a date beyond 2011. I have the impression that with the current situation, pressure could be brought to bear on the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to extend the permit, which could be dangerous in terms of safety. The situation is rather alarming. Building a reactor does not take two years. It takes several years and it is very expensive.
The minister told us that in the end, the withdrawal of the MAPLE project is not that traumatic because it will open the door to private sector businesses wanting to produce medical isotopes. You told my colleague Mr. Alghabra that you are not aware of any isotope producers in the private sector.
Could you repeat for me that to your knowledge, there are no new reactors or private sector businesses able to produce medical isotopes in Canada or elsewhere in the world at this time?