Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Gregoire, with regard to the minister's position, you must understand that the committee's response is expressed in its majority decision on the motion. Before any regulation is tabled or published in the Canada Gazette, we want to discuss it at the committee level. That is this committee's response. The minister has stated his position, but the committee has responded to it and wants to assess every regulation before it is enforced. That's why we are here today, Mr. Gregoire.
You know our population is aging. You've analyzed the financial capacity of the industry, but our obligation, as members of Parliament, is to ensure that our fellow citizens are as safe if not safer than ever. It's not simply a question of providing services to disabled clients. Our population is aging and mobility is shrinking. When a problem arises, elderly people certainly need help to evacuate.
Mr. Gregoire, you are probably aware of a report that was tabled by your department. It dealt with recommendations made to CARAC in 2004, in which there was a series of questions regarding the debate held at the time. A risk assessment of the government's proposal was called for. Could you tell us if CARAC has conducted such a risk assessment on your current proposal?