A joint letter proposing the following amendments to Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness:
- Recommendation #1: That Section 4(2) (I) be removed to allow the Advisory Committee the flexibility to undertake its mandate and to focus its attention on pandemic prevention and preparedness. Specifically, our concerns relate to the use of the words “regulate” and “phase out.” It is recommended this wording be removed or changed to consistently use “assess” or “summarize.”
- Recommendation #2: That the Bill include language that encourages continued support and enforcement of existing biosecurity initiatives, including industry-led initiatives.
- Recommendation #3: That the reference to “high-risk species” in Section 4 (2) (I). iv. be clearly defined.