When those problems are really well solved and treated at the first level, we don't need this type of ombudsman to solve the problem. I think with a question like the nematodes or other compulsory cleaning of some farms--there's a case with pork now in Alberta--if it's a decision that the producer is not controlling, they'll have to be compensated for it. If the CFIA decides that this farmer cannot grow potatoes in his farm forever, it's a public decision, it's public relations, and the coverage of that problem has to be done before going to the ombudsman. If nobody takes the right decision and the producer is in a situation where he doesn't have a final answer in his case, somebody has to take care of that. If the MP is doing the job right, if he has to go to an ombudsman, I have no problem with that.
On May 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.