Thank you very much.
I would just like to indicate that during the winter CFIA was notified of potential mistreatment of animals at that plant. We conducted a thorough investigation of the plant's operations, and we did not find any animal welfare violations. Similarly, the provincial Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals conducted an investigation and also confirmed that the plant was following humane practices.
However, in response to The National's report, we will immediately examine any new allegations. We have a veterinarian in charge at that plant, so we'll conduct specific audits as required to verify that appropriate procedures are in place and are being followed. We're also going to consider the involvement of an external animal welfare expert or experts, and we'll be sitting down with plant management to review the commitments that were made during previous inspections and to evaluate their progress.