In the strategic framework, it might be helpful to track the current number of veterinarians in Canada as compared to the needs and the number of people retiring. Veterinary training is quite lengthy and at present it is only offered at five universities in Canada. So it is not even offered in every province.
We have to ensure that the needs of the agri-food sector, in terms of access to a veterinarian, can be met in the future and that action is taken if the shortage is getting worse.