Mr. Speaker, food safety is our top priority.
Since 2006, the government has increased the number of inspectors and CFIA's budget by roughly 20%. The government will continue to provide CFIA with the resources it needs to keep our food supply safe.
In the House of Commons on February 8th, 2013. See this statement in context.
Food SafetyOral Questions
February 8th, 2013 / 11:40 a.m.
Glengarry—Prescott—Russell Ontario
Conservative
Pierre Lemieux ConservativeParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture
Mr. Speaker, food safety is our top priority.
Since 2006, the government has increased the number of inspectors and CFIA's budget by roughly 20%. The government will continue to provide CFIA with the resources it needs to keep our food supply safe.
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