Mr. Speaker, I am always happy to clarify the hon member's question and to inform all Canadians that our regulatory system is different. The reason it is different is that it is based on a different philosophy, on a volunteer donor system instead of a paid donor system.
This does not mean that one system is better than the other. In fact, we are working to harmonize the two systems so that blood donor centres can meet the standards established. We will take the best from each system. We will adjust our system according-
ly. We will not lower our standards in order to meet those of the U.S. system.