One example of a current trade irritant would be the lack of reciprocity between the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act in the United States and its requirement for a similar level of protection in Canada for their exporters. This ongoing irritant unnecessarily threatens our close trading relationship and should be dealt with as quickly as possible.
Another example would be the lack of an effective and cooperative North American perimeter strategy on invasive pests and diseases.
The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers are excited by the opportunity presented by the TPP and hopes to work closely with the government. We are proud farmers, proud of our farms and our products, and wholeheartedly invite each and every one of the panel to come and visit us for a personal tour at any time.
Thank you.