Mr. Speaker, there has been no change in Canada's policy on this matter for the past 20 years.
Unfortunately, since 1999, the United States has refused to import Canadian products that are of excellent quality. Our government is determined to reopen the U.S. market to Canadian cheese producers.
As for occasionally allowing imports in excess of the quotas, this always happens for specific consumers who need a specific product. It is the only way these import permits are issued.