In terms of fish and seafood, we say that Canada has a leading position on food safety.
The mercury issue is controversial because certain fish have developed elevated levels of mercury naturally. But the science is out, and as far as the products that are in the world market are concerned, some species have higher levels of mercury. Canada and other nations identify that. Nevertheless, the science says that in order to cause any real health hazard the level of mercury would have to be 10 times the level seen in fish in the marketplace.