Mr. Speaker, if the hon. member would look at the history of the matter he would see that the facts themselves speak clearly for distinguishing the period 1986 to 1990.
I might add for the hon. member's benefit that we are offering compensation not only to those who were contaminated with hepatitis C during that period, but also to those who may have contracted HIV, either through a spouse or a parent, as a result of contamination through the blood system.
All governments in this country believe this is the right and responsible way to act.