Thank you for that. I gather that the possibility could be considered, but that, ultimately, it wouldn't really satisfy you.
In your presentation, you mentioned the needless suffering that horses undergo during transport, even on a short three-hour drive. You also said that the maximum transport time of 28 hours was sometimes exceeded.
Basically, the intent of the carriers and the standards in place is to prevent animal suffering as much as possible. I think everyone agrees with that.
To be very honest with you, Ms. Mitchell, I really wonder about the precedent that will be set if Bill C‑355 is passed. Other animal species can experience difficulties during transport. Could we not end up, as is the case in other states, in a race to ban the export of other animals? There are a lot of industries involved. We export a large number of animal species, including pigs, cows and chickens. What do you think?