Mr. Speaker, I am presenting virtually today a petition from very concerned residents and people who have been exposed through their military service to toxic contamination from phenoxy herbicides. This dates back to an era even before Agent Orange was used in Vietnam. Various formulations were tested in the vicinity of Camp Gagetown in New Brunswick.
The petitioners point out that the previous health studies were inadequate and had enormous gaps. They are asking the House and the government to please initiate a public, independent inquiry into the health impacts, on veterans and on neighbouring communities, of the testing of phenoxy herbicides and their widespread use in the vicinity of Camp Gagetown, including the subsequent toxic contamination, as well as the health effects for people who were in the vicinity.