Madam Speaker, I am sorry to have to say that, wherever the hon. member said “robust”, the correct adjective is “lax”. Where he said the pest management regulatory agency uses science, I would have to say it is colluding with industry at every stage.
I urge all hon. members to see the further reporting, entitled “Deep links revealed between Canada's pesticide regulator and industry lobby groups” of November 29. It shows a revolving door with industry lobbyists and industry representatives in and out of PMRA's management.
I have had a lot of experience with PMRA. It is not listening to science. It is as if toxic chemicals in this country have constitutional rights and are innocent until proven guilty, while the rest of us are exposed to unacceptable risks.