From where we sit, this would require a whole-of-government approach. Just letting this be a DFO problem, continuing to shove it off on DFO and letting it sit in the line department is not a path toward success. We need full engagement from DFO, from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and, particularly, from Global Affairs Canada, the diplomatic corps and the trade commissioners.
On April 17th, 2023. See this statement in context.