Agriculture committee  We are exploring, by working closely with our industry sectors, ways to advance the work internationally on maximum residue levels. A number of countries share our interests, such as the United States and the large agriculture exporting countries, so yes, we are definitely doing

Agriculture committee  With respect to other countries or within Canada?

Agriculture committee  This is not a concern that we hear in terms of transportation per se. In the past, more than 20 years ago, we had some elements in connection with the Canadian Wheat Board and the grain transportation system in western Canada. These measures have been phased out. However, we co

Agriculture committee  Actually, the point you're making is a very valid one. Argentina has many characteristics in common with Canada. It's largely an exporter and has a surplus of agricultural production. We are working with countries like Argentina to promote international standards or to promote th

Agriculture committee  We have had four meetings on the initiative so far. The last one took place last year in Italy. We are planning for the next meeting to take place later this spring, hopefully. The 15 members are countries that share the same interests in terms of addressing that issue, and it'

Agriculture committee  Generally, one of the policies that is applied in the allocation of tariff quotas is the ability to use the quota wisely. Being active in the field of cheese distribution is a criterion that is likely to be very important when allocating the tariff quota.

Agriculture committee  This indicator does not necessarily imply the state of the barriers that could exist. I mentioned a number of issues that exist in terms of interprovincial trade, but for commodities like fruit and vegetables or processed food products, you don't have these impediments. For many

Agriculture committee  Meaning that we have to wait until the Canadian legislative process is completed. The bill is currently before the Senate. Some regulatory changes will be required after that. However, the intention is for the agreement to be in place on an interim basis as soon as possible, prob

Agriculture committee  There is a quota of 16,000 tonnes for all cheeses and another for the 1,700 tonnes of so-called industrial cheeses. The decision on the allocation of quotas is the exclusive prerogative of the Minister of International Trade. To provide information on this decision, consultations

Agriculture committee  Indeed. An extensive consultation process has taken place.

Agriculture committee  I'm talking about consultations. A call was published on the Internet. The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food communicates regularly with all stakeholders in the dairy industry, be they involved in production, processing or retailing. Global Affairs Canada and the Department

Agriculture committee  I'm sorry, I have to clarify some details about how the tariff quota is allocated. It is not a call for tenders in the context of a public contract. It is really about expressing points of view. There are only minor administrative costs. An import permit is granted without it in

Agriculture committee  Under current tariff quotas, there are no uniform rules that determine whether these quotas are long-term or whether they will be reassessed periodically. The detailed arrangements for the allocation of these two tariff quotas will make it possible to determine this. It's one of

Agriculture committee  Many observers of the industry will say that if we are able to negotiate free trade agreements with foreign countries, we should be able to have a single economic space in Canada. This is why more than 20 years ago the agreement on internal trade was negotiated. In recent years t

Agriculture committee  I'm afraid I don't have the current economic facts, but this figure doesn't surprise me, and I presume it's still the case.