Mr. Speaker, the hon. member should be aware that a blueprint was issued many months ago and consultations have taken place across the country.
We are now in the process of putting pen to paper for the purposes of writing a document whereby we would take in comprehensive measures to address this very, very important subject matter.
I want to say to the hon. member that we have to deal with the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada which has many charter implications. We are attempting to resolve with the Minister of Justice and others some of the difficulties we have now recognized in order that our comprehensive package will be effective, and also that it will not be challenged in the courts either by tobacco manufacturing companies or by other individuals.