We have a major role to play in the fight against the bird flu. We are the main stakeholder in this issue. For example, in 2004, when there were outbreaks in British Columbia, it was the agency that took steps to ensure the outbreak was contained and ultimately suppressed.
In some ways, our role is to also prevent the bird flu from making its way to Canada. If there is an outbreak of bird flu in Canada, we are responsible for suppressing it. As such, we truly have a front line role to play where this matter is concerned.