Dave Epp at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

October 9th, 2025 / 5:15 p.m.

Conservative

Dave Epp Conservative Chatham-Kent—Leamington, ON

Thank you.

Several years ago, my office engaged with yours. We tried to engage with CFIA to proactively develop protocols in the case that we had an infestation or something come into the country, to rapidly respond to it. We couldn't even get the CFIA to engage with our meetings.

You mentioned in your opening comments a North American perimeter. Why is that so important?

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