Mr. Chair, we have a good solid set of rules. Products are checked at the border. Things that would contaminate Canadian produce are not allowed here. We do work on a case by case basis to make sure that what is coming in meets Canadian standards. We continue to work with regulatory agencies around the world to build a better food safety system.
I am not sure where the member opposite is coming from. In 2009-10 we will spend some $180 million on the environment through Agriculture Canada. We continue to foster a better environment.
I totally agree with her that our producers are stewards of the land. They do a fantastic job and will continue to do so with the help of my department giving them access to new and improved pesticides and chemicals.