The point I was trying to make is that at the end of the day the food safety of the product is the same, is equivalent. It's not equal, because our systems are not, for example, completely harmonized with the United States system. For example, for poultry they use different inspection regimes, different regulations, etc. CFIA has looked at the USDA, the HIMP system, whatever, and has said it is equivalent.
On April 10th, 2008. See this statement in context.