Madam Speaker, my colleague talked about a number of things in his speech. However, he did not mention a recommendation that many farmers regularly bring up with me. Some Canadian processors in the riding of Shefford have their office in Granby. I am referring to the following recommendation:
The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada increase staffing and the regularity of inspections at the border to ensure compliance, and that the government require that imported products meet the same quality standards—including environmental, labour, and growing standards—as domestic products, while ensuring it respects its trade obligations.
This is about reciprocal standards, a really crucial issue I hear a lot about in the riding of Shefford, which is home to many farmers.
What does my colleague think about the cutbacks made at the Canada Border Services Agency between 2007 and 2011, back when I was an assistant there?