I would just like to answer your question about the slaughter facilities that have signed an agreement that binds producers and processors in Quebec. Because these are all federally-inspected slaughterhouses, that does not affect us. The other slaughterhouses are under provincial regulation. So, we see no particular issue in that regard.
Producers have benefited from the Advance Payments Program, or APP, that Parliament implemented to ensure their survival. Parliamentarians took quick action to ensure the survival of the hog industry in Canada, which was very important. I said this before and I will say it again. Today I am speaking on behalf of Quebec, but it is critical that the message of Canadian producers, whatever their province of origin, be heard.
With respect to COOL labelling, we have said that it is important for the Canadian government to quickly engage the United States on this issue, because of the protectionist attitudes that seem to be taking hold. Canadian products should be promoted based on the needs of consumers both inside and outside Canada. We have to be innovative and invest in the green boxes that are allowed, in order to comply with WTO rules.