Mr. Speaker, here is what we know about the situation at Chalk River.
There have been three unplanned and extended shutdowns in 17 months and at least four radioactive leaks. The NRU licence was renewed with AECL in July 2006 without ensuring all safety requirements were met. A new 40 year isotope supply agreement was signed with MDS Nordion with no backup plan and now it is the subject of a $1.6 billion lawsuit.
With 5,000 daily tests and treatments for Canadians now at risk, when will this end?