Mr. Speaker, let me reassure the hon. member that any decision in relation to the importation of MOX fuel is a very long way off.
Feasibility studies are presently being done in relation to the possible use of MOX fuel in Candu reactors. If it proves feasible then obviously there still has to be a decision made by the United States or perhaps Russia as to whether they choose the Candu as an option for disposal.
In relation to the hon. member's specific question, let me reassure him that all relevant federal and provincial environmental health and safety assessment processes and licensing processes will be followed. Many of those processes involve full opportunity for the public to participate and to offer its point of view.
Let me reassure the hon. member that the public will have ample opportunity for input into any final decision-