Mr. Speaker, I am aware of the situation that individual producers may be put in when these types of activities are necessary for the health and safety not only of our livestock herds and flocks in Canada but for the health and safety of all Canadians. That is why I have asked the department, the food agency and all of my staff to work on this as expeditiously as possible.
In the House of Commons on March 13th, 1998. See this statement in context.