That's great. Thank you very much.
There seems to be this concentration on the standards being the same. We understand that the standards are the same. I think the question is whether the standards are humane for the transport of a companion animal, a very sensitive and sentient animal, that is being transported to their death. When they're not cared for and when no one is at the other end to greet them or to make sure they're well, I think there's a very different standard of care applied.
Ms. Mitchell, I was wondering if you could comment on Willjill Farms. My understanding is that most of the large exporters of horses for slaughter are from Ontario, although I understand that there are some Métis and indigenous farmers involved. The bulk of the transport and profit comes from these farms from Ontario, including Willjill Farms.
There was a case at Bouvry Exports that CFIA investigated. I was wondering if you could comment, Ms. Mitchell, on the treatment of the horses that were found, which were initially set to be exported for slaughter; the condition they were found in; and the standard of care that was applied to them versus what we just heard from both the racetrack and the sport sector.