Mr. Speaker, it was with interest that I listened to the member talk about the work that is being done by Health Canada. I wonder if the member would comment on the Auditor General's report from 2003 which cited serious weaknesses in Health Canada's management of pesticides. The report highlights that new pesticides are sometimes not fully evaluated and older pesticides are not re-evaluated. Information on compliance is lacking and information on the use and impact of pesticides is inadequate.
In addition, in the 2004-05 budget, Health Canada received approximately $40 million from industry in terms of supporting its operating budget.
I wonder if the member could comment on why it is that we would have faith in a process that clearly the Auditor General has said is inadequate.