The agency is a science-based organization. The regulations we have for humane transport under the Health of Animals Act and health of animals regulations oversee the export and transport of animals into, within and out of the country. The aim of those regulations is to ensure that we prevent avoidable suffering. These regulations were updated in 2019 to reflect the best available science and international considerations after many years of engagement with stakeholders. The regulations are relatively new. They provide enhanced protections for animals being transported.
I would agree with the question in the sense that CFIA is a science-based organization. We regulate based on information. The regulations regarding transport were published in 2019, coming into effect in 2020.