My analysis of the situation is the same. The Senate committee's decision is extremely disappointing. Indeed, it has the effect of nullifying Bill C‑282, which we had pinned our hopes on. I want to mention that Canada is a signatory to more than 15 trade agreements with large groups of countries. Supply management has never hurt Canada's trade position in general, and that includes the agriculture and agri-food sector. As I said earlier in my presentation, we export $100 billion in products a year to 200 countries. Supply management is essential for poultry, egg and milk production. We need to protect them in Canada. This is a sensitive sector like many other sensitive sectors that are defended by our trading partners in their respective countries. We are really disappointed with the decision made by the Canadian senators. This shows a lack of respect for the vote of the members of the House of Commons, who were overwhelmingly in favour of the bill.
On November 7th, 2024. See this statement in context.