If I am not mistaken, the moratorium was in 2002. At the end of the day, the effect of a moratorium is felt in the prices and costs that we are getting today. Furthermore, in 2005, production fell in Quebec due to disease. Vaccination helped, but we are of the opinion that many producers will pull out of the sector if no measures are taken for next year. As our producers are often farm families, this will mean a rural exodus. If you want to maintain vibrant rural communities, you have to start by helping pork producers, beef producers, and indeed all producers. It is important that the agriculture industry remain present in our rural areas.
On November 26th, 2007. See this statement in context.