At the time, there had been no indication that a response was expected. Discussion about whether it was appropriate to expect the council to respond and, if so, how. It was agreed that there would be no response. However members did express concern at the lack of clarity in the letter and suggested that Penny Chan communicate this to Mrs. Terry Buffone. It was recognized that some difficulties are caused by doubts about who is in charge during the transition and the sensitivities of the negotiations between the Red Cross and the Transition Bureau.
Donors are the essence of the system.
Concern was expressed that members were not getting accurate information about the transition and it was suggested that the council communicate its concerns to the Minister noting that the regulator is not taking responsibility for the adequacy of the blood supply and the Transition Bureau does not have the mandate. Mr. Crowell reported that a communication plan has been developed for the Transition Bureau. There is an issue about who is in control during the transition. The CBA changed its by-laws in September 1997. He then asked whether there were other issues.