I have a point of order, Madam Chair. Could I get clarification from someone around the table on how this legislation would have prevented the 20 or so people who died as a result of the listeriosis outbreak at Maple Leaf, and on why the government is refusing to tighten up procedures at the CFIA? Are we looking at a paper-tracing regulatory scheme, as opposed to a proactive precautionary principle, when it comes to people's health and well-being?
On March 31st, 2009. See this statement in context.