Thank you, Ministers.
Earlier, I listened to what you had to say about concessions to the United States and article 28. Don't you feel that we have made enough concessions to the Americans? Take the example of cabbage and asparagus, which is harvested in the spring. We have to use certain herbicides, pesticides and fungicides assessed by the CFIA.
In Canada, we are not authorized to use the same pesticides and fungicides that are used in the United States. Why is it that the Americans can use them and you, Minister, leave the door wide open for them?
I have been a member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-food for some time now and, since you are the Minister of International Trade, I was not able to meet you beforehand. Now, I would like to ask you this question. Why is it that all of these products can come into our country but we are not allowed to use the same tools as they are?
As for the protestations that are going on in the United States, I would like to talk to them a little bit. I would tell them that they sell us many things that are not very good for our health, in my opinion. But you let them in any way. I would like to have a clear answer from you.
Thank you.