Mr. Speaker, my second petition is regarding CCSVI.
The government claims most of what I am asking for in Bill C-280 is already under way. This is absolutely not the case.
First, follow-up care remains a problem today and has not been adequately addressed.
Second, phase I/II trials will not put Canada at the forefront of international research.
Third, funding for trials has still not been provided.
Fourth, there is no advisory panel composed of CCSVI experts.
Fifth, I am suggesting that clinical trials begin in Canada by March 1, 2012. The government is suggesting that CIHR announce the successful research team by then.
Therefore, the petitioners call for the Minister of Health to consult experts—