Mr. Speaker, I have a question to the same minister but on a different issue.
Last month the agriculture minister expressed concern about the commercialization of genetically modified wheat without a market impact analysis, even if the tests on Monsanto's product were deemed to be safe.
The minister knows that 82% of our current international wheat buyers have stated they will not purchase our wheat if Canada licences GM wheat.
Would the minister advise the House, and particularly grain farmers, what discussions have occurred with provinces and the industry to ensure that a full market impact analysis is completed before this product is deemed to be put on the market?