It goes without saying that the dairy production model was based on the necessity to meet Canadians' needs. As you know, millions of dollars have actually been invested over the past few years, be it in Quebec or in Canada, to meet societal expectations.
Consumers have requirements, whether in terms of the environment or of animal welfare. Concerning the environment, the country is a global leader in dairy production as far as the carbon footprint goes. We think that we have certainly met the demand.
However, when it comes to reducing a product's market access to make room for products from other countries—countries that do not take reciprocity of standards into account—there is no doubt for us that the model has reached its limit. I just want to point out that Canada will import 18% of its dairy production.
Many political parties are saying that the supply management system must be protected, but protecting it is not enough. More needs to be done by promoting it. We have been seeing a great deal of erosion over the years, and that must be stopped.