I'm disappointed that the restart dates for the reactor have not been met, and I'm quite concerned that the reactor won't open until spring 2010. I'm relying upon the federal government to provide a long-term, sustainable supply of medical isotopes.
It might be appropriate to pose those questions directly to the federal ministers. But patients and their families are demanding that we work together to create certainty about a plan. I know that's what I am committed to, and I'm willing to work in partnership with our federal colleagues.