A number of considerations must be reviewed. If the responsibility for the dairy processing industry were transferred to another department, the change would be significant. There are all sorts of considerations involved, such as focus. The study you're currently conducting shows us that food processing, including dairy processing, is becoming an increasingly important part of the government's program. This is reassuring for us. However, an exercise must be carried out. I know that other groups are advocating for a change of department. We're still thinking about whose authority we should fall under and about the most effective way to help the industry do what it does best. This includes bringing products to the market, creating employment and generating investments in Canada.
On November 24th, 2016. See this statement in context.