The CFIA investigators would have a much better knowledge of what they're dealing with than maybe the local RCMP police service.
To Mr. Vaillancourt, thank you very much for the great information you provided in your testimony.
What we've heard from many producers, specifically the pork producers who were today concerned about African swine fever for example.... In this context, I think what we've learned from the COVID pandemic is the incredibly devastating impact a virus can have on our economy.
Are we prepared for an outbreak of African swine fever, and should we be proactive with a deterrent such as Bill C-205 to ensure that we take every measure possible to safeguard the biosecurity of our farms?