Francis Drouin at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On November 19th, 2020. See this statement in context.

November 19th, 2020 / 3:55 p.m.

Liberal

Francis Drouin Liberal Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON

Thank you very much.

You have raised an excellent point in terms of whether market forces are there to meet market demand.

We have certainly noticed that some sectors may have been too centralized during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether because of transportation or an outbreak in a factory, for example, difficulties ensued everywhere along with a delay in food processing.

I'd like to switch my questions to the director general for industry. There are some programs with the regional development agencies, and on a smaller scale, they'll fund smaller processors. Is there data you guys in Industry Canada are keeping on processors on a smaller scale?

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