Health committee  We don't have a policy statement on it, but I don't think we disagree with them, no.

Health committee  First of all, there's a lot about unhealthy eating that affects all chronic diseases. This is an issue that affects heart disease, and we really saw ourselves as the only group out there that was going to take this on, given our stand. Rarely do you have a situation in which the

Health committee  I think the government should implement the recommendations of the trans fat task force. It set out levels for oils and other foods that were reasonable and achievable, and it said those should be regulated. That is what the Heart and Stroke Foundation has supported from the time

Health committee  I think the announcement should be made as soon as possible. My understanding is that while there is a time lag between the preparation of regulations and their issuance, it is not long, so I think the message should be to do it as soon as possible. I realize it won't be the day

Health committee  May I just say that even the signal that's it's coming, and when, will make a difference.

Health committee  Well, we're trying to do all we can. We certainly are active on the file. If you wouldn't mind, I will speak to some of the issues that came up and our perspective on them. I was happy to hear from Sean that safer alternatives exist. We need to get them into the supply chain.

Health committee  Merci, madame. Thank you for the invitation to appear before the committee to express the views of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. You've already heard that trans fats are five to six times more harmful to the health of Canadians than saturated fats. I want to emphasize also th

Finance committee  No. We think it should be much broader than it is, however, and that there should be other mechanisms targeted to adults to help them also lead a healthier lifestyle.

Finance committee  That's the kind of thing, yes. If you buy one donut, you pay GST. If you buy six donuts, you don't have to pay GST. So I think there are some sensitivities around there that we should look at.

Finance committee  The Heart and Stroke Foundation is one of Canada's leading health charities, investing some $60 million a year in peer-reviewed health research and stroke research and actively engaging in every community to promote healthy living. It is a proud lead partner in the development of

Finance committee  I thought maybe you were lost, Mr. Chair.

Health committee  Can we speak to that, because it's missing information about the Health Check program. Carol.

Health committee  Yes. If that individual wheeled around to a Swiss Chalet he could choose a Health Check meal, which includes the chicken without the skin, non-battered; a reconstituted dipping sauce; a potato; and a salad. That is perfectly in line with Canada's Food Guide and is an option for y

Health committee  Do you mean, are you forced to eat a Health Check meal?

Health committee  You just get a choice.