Health committee  I could add that in 1991 the criteria were developed through a process that involved the War Amps society as well as the newly emerged Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada. They were representing approximately 400 people who believed themselves to be thalidomide survivors. T

Health committee  Not all of the individuals who applied in 2015 applied in 1991, so we have new individuals applying this time around.

Health committee  The government must make the decision.

Health committee  Do you want me to respond?

Health committee  It's a major challenge. Based on today's presentations and on our other information, we know there are different ways to provide evidence. It would be difficult to reverse the onus of proof because we know that various conditions are very similar to the condition caused by thali