Discussion · Government Orders
Dan Albas Conservative
“I hope this bill helps, but I have concerns. Most health technology companies are based in the United States and Europe. They might not follow our rules. Different rules here could act as a trade barrier and slow down our access to new technology.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would encourage the member to speak to the hon. Minister of Transport, who in addition to being a part-time minister of that portfolio is also the government House leader. He would probably have a better read on where things are going. All joking aside, I did not get to address this in my speech, but if we look at Europe, if we look at the United States, that is where most of these companies come from, and really, that is where the big money is spent. I do not know whether Canada would see significant compliance from those companies. I certainly hope those companies would look to do this. I just hope, though, it would not slow the adoption of new technologies as they come out, because, again, differing standards in different regions create a de facto trade barrier whether the government wants to admit it or not. I am hopeful that this bill would be helpful, but let us just say it is not unconditionally positive in all respects.”
Mr. Speaker, I would encourage the member to speak to the hon. Minister of Transport, who in addition to being a part-time minister of that portfolio is also the government House leader. He would probably have a better read on where things are going. All joking aside, I did not get to address this in my speech, but if we look at Europe, if we look at the United States, that is where most of these companies come from, and really, that is where the big money is spent. I do not know whether Canada would see significant compliance from those companies. I certainly hope those companies would look to do this. I just hope, though, it would not slow the adoption of new technologies as they come out, because, again, differing standards in different regions create a de facto trade barrier whether the government wants to admit it or not. I am hopeful that this bill would be helpful, but let us just say it is not unconditionally positive in all respects.