It would therefore be necessary to provide the public with information on the risks and benefits of the procedure, as well as the conditions under which xenotransplantation could occur, in order for an informed discussion to take place. The WHO is sponsoring this as a forum for anyone interested in participating in national and international information exchanges and problem solving discussions on xenotransplant public policy considerations. In addition, there will be an opportunity to participate in upcoming public consultations on xenotransplantation. The 5 members of the committee are Senators Carstairs, Pepin, Beaudoin, Keon and Kirby. A committee's order of reference is the Order of the Senate that authorizes it to examine a bill or to undertake a special study.
Most committees require an order of reference before they can undertake such work.