moved for leave to introduce Bill C-420, an act to amend the Food and Drugs Act.
Mr. Speaker, the bill I rise to introduce is an act to amend the Food and Drugs Act. In the 37th Parliament the bill was known as Bill C-420 and was sponsored by the member for Nanaimo—Alberni.
The bill is about freedom of choice in personal health care. It is about changing antiquated clauses in the Food and Drugs Act which have had a perverse and adverse effect on the way we regulate natural food products.
In the last Parliament the bill passed second reading by a vote of 124-85 with support of members on all sides of the House.
I know the importance of the bill to Canadians who want access to safe, natural alternatives that help to build healthy bodies and reduce health costs. I know it is a matter of much interest to Canadians and I hope it will receive support from all sides of the House.
I have spoken to all parties and I would like to ask for unanimous consent to retain the designation of the bill as Bill C-420.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)