Concerning the 5% in the department's budget, I think that's a very low number for the value-added for the largest manufacturing employer in Canada. In dealing with other federal government departments, we're always punted back to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. That 5% number is extremely important to us. It really does reflect a lack of research policy and focus on our sector, government wide. As per specific company issues, I don't speak to those specific things in here. I speak in a general broad sense on behalf of our members and on behalf of the industry.
On October 5th, 2016. See this statement in context.