Chair, I thank the member for his question.
From the information that I've seen, we do understand that mortality is an issue this year. The minister mentioned also that it has been a challenge logistically during COVID-19 because of fewer flights and some restrictions, but the number of bees coming into Canada looks to be steady. We're not seeing a significant reduction in our ability to bring bees in—queen bees that are brought in specifically, as well as these packets of worker bees. Both of those channels still exist. Those bees are coming into the country.
We'll certainly be monitoring that situation carefully. If we feel that there is a shortfall, we'll look at ways to resolve it. In fact, we are looking at additional opportunities there. I know that the CFIA is working intensively on this issue to see what other options there would be if we need them.