Perhaps it's because the government was finally able to gain more control over the budgetary process. If other options that were not previously apparent now present them, it's time to explore this possibility.
The meat processing industry is a truly North American industry in which there is considerable competition. If the Americans enjoy an advantage over us, for example, when slaughterhouses are located on both sides of the border, then this situation could conceivably encourage them to set up operations across the border. That's why we continue to press. I would imagine it's the same for other industries.