Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. gentleman for his question about what is really a very good news story for Canadians.
We will be consolidating and strengthening all food safety standards setting functions within the Department of Health and we will consolidate and strengthen all inspection and quarantine functions within a new food inspection agency at the federal level that will draw together activities presently spread among three different departments.
This will maintain absolutely the Canadian reputation for food safety. It will improve efficiency and effectiveness, saving something in the order of $44 million annually, and it will set the stage for a truly national Canadian food inspection system with collaboration among all levels of government, a good example of how Canadians work well together.