Would you agree with me that in the area of slaughterhouses there will have to be measures to increase the number of plants throughout Canada? I was referring more specifically to eastern Canada, especially since the Ontario Gencor plant closed. There is indeed increased concentration. For example, in my area people need to go to the States. Our producers are therefore absolutely dependent on prices offered by larger businesses which are concentrated and, worse still, are American. Mr. Rosing mentioned the COOL measures. These measures will mean that American plants will become less and less interested in taking our animals. Once again we will be in a vicious cycle.
On March 3rd, 2009. See this statement in context.