Thank you, Mr. Valeriote.
On the whole question of whether we can have an absolute zero and ensure absolute safety, I would be remiss if I were to say yes. No one can ever guarantee absolute safety, but with the current science, as Dr. Ellis has indicated, there are new technologies allowing for traceability. I would still argue that Canada has one of the safest food systems in the world. I would say that the fact that we've adopted this technology in certain sectors would be a good thing, and that we've done the necessary homework on the environment, health, and safety.
With regard to the consumers, I'll be absolutely candid about the consumer issues. As a consumer myself, I fear some of the unknowns in the future. The current science would say yes, there is an adequate safety net for these products right now, but will my future health be impacted? I don't know.
I don't know.