Mr. Speaker, we certainly agree that continuing vigilance is required in this area. Obviously we are aware of the study entitled, “Metallic Lunch: An Analysis of Heavy Metals in the Canadian Diet” by Environmental Defence Canada. Much of the basis for the report comes from work done by Health Canada's total diet studies. Based on Health Canada's analysis of data generated in that study, we have concluded that the levels of heavy metals in foods in Canada do not represent a health risk to Canadians. Obviously we will continue to monitor this area very closely.
In the House of Commons on May 5th, 2003. See this statement in context.