At the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, we follow a rigorous risk analysis process. When we go through that process, we assess the risks based on the information we receive from the exporting country as well as the monitoring programs and measures in place.
When we assessed the situation in Ukraine, we obviously had a lot of discussions. We received scientific evidence to ensure that the imported bees came from safe areas. There were also questionnaires that told us Ukraine met the requirements. When Ukraine imports bees, a qualified vet certifies that the bees come from safe areas.