Agriculture committee  What was the average air time that horses were in the air going from Canada to Japan, for example?

Agriculture committee  There was one instance where they went over 28, and that was for weather. There was a stop in Seattle. The average is 23. Again, they're below industry standards. The fatality rate is zero. The injury rate is less than 1%.

Agriculture committee  If they are being inspected to ensure that they meet all of the rules, what rules are being broken that would necessitate this bill's being brought forward?

Agriculture committee  Are they breaking any laws by CFIA standards?

Agriculture committee  In the actual wording of your bill, you're saying that horses are in cramped conditions, are uncomfortable and can become wounded, injured and that there are fatalities. But clearly, the international and Canadian laws in terms of the transportation regulations in place are being exceeded.

Agriculture committee  Zero. It's zero fatalities since 2014. Do you know the frequency—

Agriculture committee  According to our own Canadian statistics and the CFIA, the answer is zero. What is the frequency of injured animals on air transportation? Do you know?

Agriculture committee  It is less than 1%. How many stakeholders did you consult with? Have you consulted with the CFIA, yes or no?

Agriculture committee  Have you consulted with the Canada Border Services Agency?

Agriculture committee  What about the Air Line Pilots Association?

Agriculture committee  You reached out, so have you consulted with them?

Agriculture committee  You have not. For the CBSA, you've reached out, but have they answered back?

Agriculture committee  About close to half of the breeders for.... You said this is a minor industry. It's minor maybe for you, but not for the folks who are actually in this industry. It's actually a massive part of their livelihood. I want to read a portion of a letter from members of the Métis Nation of Alberta, which reads, There has been no consultation with indigenous producers and people on the plan to ban the export of live horses.

Agriculture committee  How many of them were supportive of this bill?

Agriculture committee  This is a significant part of the industry. You mention the Amish horses in your riding. What do the owners of those horses do at the end of the lifespan of the horses?