Mr. Chairman, pardon me for not having fully answered your question.
In fact, certification is not provided solely by the agency. Of course, the CFIA is open to having third parties ensure certification. The agency has put forward draft regulations that set standards for the organic food sector and allow for third parties to provide certification. Agency funds will be used to monitor the third parties that oversee the certification process.
Obviously, from an international trade perspective, the agency's recognition of an organic system and federal regulations mean that some products may be exported. This is why the agency decided to involve itself in this matter.