Thank you for coming today, everybody.
I want to restate what Mr. Lemieux said about the opposition. I think it's irresponsible to twist the facts in this case on the issue this morning. It's affecting people in Canada, and their impression. I think it's doing it falsely, and I think you know better.
I want to ask Paul to reiterate the facts of today's issue. We've heard from the minister previously that protocols for Japan and the products destined for Japan receive the same inspection as Canadian products do, period.
This particular process was just a protocol that Japan required. I think it was a 21-month inspection of the carcass. I think that's specifically what you said, Paul. I want you to reiterate those facts for the committee today so that the opposition members actually understand the facts.