In the United States, the federal government covers the cost of cleaning and disinfection. In Canada, the government has never offered compensation for that even though stakeholders have argued for it. That lack of compensation is the reason the industry in Quebec decided to set up a fund. As I said, the fund is now under tremendous pressure because of payouts. Plus, not all producers signed on. Of course additional compensation for cleaning and disinfection would be welcome.
On October 23rd, 2023. See this statement in context.