Mr. Frédéric Seppey at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On February 21st, 2017. See this statement in context.

February 21st, 2017 / 12:40 p.m.

Chief Agriculture Negotiator, Trade Agreements and Negotiations, Market and Industry Services Branch, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Frédéric Seppey

There is a quota of 16,000 tonnes for all cheeses and another for the 1,700 tonnes of so-called industrial cheeses. The decision on the allocation of quotas is the exclusive prerogative of the Minister of International Trade. To provide information on this decision, consultations were held with industry stakeholders over the past summer. Many submissions have been filed.

It's still under consideration. The Minister of International Trade will have to make a decision on this.

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