In these second-generation models, the use of telematic tools and assistance from artificial intelligence based on mathematical models facilitate rulings on disputes through the systematic evaluation of the parties' proposals, in turn supported by IT specialists with equal capacity (‘intelligent interfaces’) in a interactive process based on standard negotiating patterns such as BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), WATNA (Worst Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and finally ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement). Examples of decision support systems include expert systems, systems of information based on previous cases, com ...[+++]puter database access systems (case-based reasoning or ‘CBR’ in international literature) and online dispute resolution based on the parties' different approaches to dispute resolution.

The three priorities were the following: first, children born through an AHR system; second, adults participating in AHR procedures; and third, researchers and physicians who conduct assisted human reproductive research.

The government stated that the legislation would protect the health and safety of Canadians using assisted human reproduction, that it would prohibit unacceptable practices and that it would regulate assisted human reproduction activities and related research.

The House resumed from February 27 consideration of Bill C-13, an act respecting assisted human reproduction, as reported (with amendment) from the committee, and of the motions in Group No. 2. Mr. Rahim Jaffer (Edmonton—Strathcona, Canadian Alliance): Madam Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to speak to the Group No. 2 amendments to Bill C-13, an act respecting assisted human reproductive technologies and related research.

These principles assert that: the health and well-being of children born through AHR techniques must be paramount; human health, safety and dignity in the use of assisted human reproductive techniques and related research much be protected; AHR technologies affect all Canadians but women most particularly; the principle of free and informed consent is fundamental to the application of AHR technologies; there should be no trade in the reproductive capacity of women or men, or any commercial exploitation of children or adults involved in AHR; and human ...[+++] individuality and diversity as well as the integrity of the human genome must be safeguarded.

We will work to protect the value of human life and the best interests of children born of assisted reproductive technologies as well as ensuring that prospective parents have access to the best assisted reproductive technologies that science can ethically offer.