Mr. Chair, I would like to raise one other point. On page 23 of the document it is stated that Health Canada will be applying smart regulations, while page 56 refers to supporting innovation.
In light of what I have read, will the minister be allowing his department to approve two products for laryngectomies, the Provox HME System from Atos Medical, and the Cyranose from Ceredas, particularly since there are studies that prove the safety and efficacy of these products that have already been submitted? Does the minster plan to make these products available and accessible through the federal or provincial health program?