The Criminal Code was amended in 2004 with general protection for employees who bring information forward to enforcement officials. That section is section 425.1. I'll ask Ms. Adair to reference it in a moment.
I just would like to say that, in our view, the Criminal Code provisions do cover workplaces and employees in establishments governed by the Safe Food for Canadians Act. Therefore, there is that protection that currently exists.
Moreover, I would say that law enforcement agencies and the justice system are best placed to address the issue of whistle-blowing. They have the machinery to support employees who feel that they would like to take advantage of such protections. The CFIA does not look at this issue as one in which it is well equipped to support in the way that the justice system currently does.
If I may, I'll ask Ms. Adair to cite that part in the Criminal Code.