Mr. Speaker, I would like to assure the House and Canadians that this particular virus poses no risk to human health or to food safety. However, this risk is a concern to industry, which is why CFIA has issued the necessary permits to use a PED vaccine within the hog industry.
There is a feed company that has contacted its clients and has voluntarily issued a precautionary recall.
The minister continues to work with his provincial counterparts, and he has directed CFIA to work closely with the provinces on this virus.