Top of mind are all those women who are battling breast cancer as we speak, including a young mother I know. She was diagnosed in her early forties, when she was pregnant, so she had to give birth while dealing with all that stress. This is an upsetting topic for all those women.
I recently attended an event in my riding put on by the Fondation Louis‑Philippe Janvier, which provides support to young adults dealing with cancer. I want to recognize the foundation's work, because it and other such organizations don't get enough help. This came up a bit in the discussion with Ms. Ferreri as well as in your opening remarks.
Something else that comes to mind is the whole debate around providing 50 weeks of EI sickness benefits to ensure that adults dealing with an illness are properly supported and can recover with dignity. Right now, people can't recover from illnesses in 15 or even 26 weeks. Who can reasonably imagine not having that financial burden on their shoulders?
Two weeks ago, I took part in the marche du Grand défoulement in support of the Quebec Cancer Foundation, which also has to try to make up for the fact that the government isn't capable of providing adequate support to young adults suffering from cancer. They have homes to pay for and children to support. Both of those organizations hosted events recently, and I wanted to highlight the work they do.
I've heard all kinds of stories, so I add that to the information and considerations before the committee.
My first questions pertains to a topic we've already talked about, the task force that was formed. Ms. Ferreri asked whether it was a matter of money, and Ms. Lambropoulos asked some questions. There was talk of a lack of evidence. What is that about?
I'll put that to you, Ms. Seely, since you mentioned it in your opening statement and you have to leave at 5:30.
You said you found what has come out of the task force with respect to evidence concerning. Can you tell us more about that? Other than the fact that the task force apparently just relied on what the U.S. said and doesn't have enough evidence, and beyond the cost issue, can you tell us what concerns you about the task force?