First, you are favourable to the idea. I'm glad to hear that. I also noted the nuance in your answer.
It reminds me of when we were working on our grocery chain study. We were unable to get any numbers. Witnesses told us that they were in a competitive situation and that they would provide the figures confidentially to the Competition Bureau. Finally, we met with representatives from the bureau, and we realized that the figures had not been sent.
I see a lot of similarities between this situation and what you're talking about. I must admit that it really annoys me when we give in to big industry. I believe it's the government's duty to regulate and intervene in sectors like these by encouraging, among other things, regional slaughterhouses.
Ms. Moudi made an excellent case in that respect. I think everyone—not just producers, but also consumers—would benefit from transparency and knowing where the meat comes from. There's a big problem with respect to labelling in Canada. Once the meat is processed in the grocery store, you can no longer tell where it comes from. You're aware, of course. That's why large companies resist the idea of setting prices. They want to maintain their integration.
Well, I've talked a lot.