Jacques Gourde at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On February 23rd, 2017. See this statement in context.

February 23rd, 2017 / 12:35 p.m.

Conservative

Jacques Gourde Conservative Lévis—Lotbinière, QC

My question is about our exports and about the interim agreement negotiated with the European Union.

France will hold its election this spring, and some parties would like to withdraw from the agreement because Canadian beef production is too competitive relative to France's beef production.

Is that a source of concern for you?

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