We think it's important for Canada to maintain the capacity to do its own pesticide research evaluations, for sure, but it is a concern when you see such starkly different conclusions, and even a more recent assessment from the EU supporting its prohibition.
I would highlight, as well, that even more recently, the EU brought into place new MRLs for two of the neonics, which will, within a few years, prohibit neonic pesticides on imported foods as well. The statement from the EU in support of that recent decision said, “Food and feed consumed in the EU should not contribute to the global decline of pollinators,” and I'd strongly recommend that this committee make a similar recommendation in its report.