Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Industry.
Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down its decision on the patenting of life forms. In response to a question posed in the House on this matter, the minister said, and I quote:
We will be acting soon in response to the issue. We will be consulting Canadians.
Up to now, the private sector has dominated the debate on the patenting of human genes and life forms.
Can the Minister of Industry tell us when and how the government will consult with Canadians on this important issue?