Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 108, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the second report of the Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development.
The committee has examined federal regulations on biotechnology and, in light of the testimony from various witnesses, has unanimously decided in the best interests of all parties concerned that:
The government defer any decision on the new biotechnology part of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and maintain the existing provisions regarding the Canadian Environmental Protection Act until such time as the committee has completed its study. A government response is requested pursuant to Standing Order 109.
I thank the witnesses who appeared before the committee and our staff and members on all sides who have worked in the spirit of true parliamentary co-operation.