Agriculture committee  Given the number of structures that we have in place to ensure the quality of the animals that we raise and to look after their health and welfare, I have no problem defending our system. We're able to find cases that may be an issue.

Agriculture committee  I do not have so much to add on the effort. I know that there has been some effort, but I don't know to what extent, so I cannot comment on that. However, I would stress the fact that the present bill would help protect not only the animals, but also the consumers. It's something

Agriculture committee  I think so. As we've seen, some people use various excuses to get around the law. We must have legislation that doesn't allow people to circumvent it so easily, for example, by claiming ignorance.

Agriculture committee  We have a protocol to enter a farm. I don't see anybody, who is not aware of this protocol, being able to respect it. There is no way, because there is a list of things to do, and they are entering without our permission. That is the first breach of biosecurity. After that, it's

Agriculture committee  It will surely provide additional protection, not only for animals, but also for people who work with animals, meaning producers, farmers and consumers. The biosecurity risks are extensive. It's a standard health issue. It can affect every part of the chain.

Agriculture committee  Thank you, Rick. Our investments in time, energy and money are not enough to prevent unauthorized entries. Bill C-205 provides a means to deter trespassers who might expose animals to unnecessary stress, potential disease or toxic substances. We underscore our commitment to be

Agriculture committee  It would help producers get through the crisis. At the moment, there is assistance for processors. The $70 million that was announced is actually for processors, which is very good news. However, for producers to get through the crisis, they need cash flow immediately. This $20 w

Agriculture committee  Yes, indeed. As has already been said, the AgriStability program is very ineffective in an emergency situation like the one we are currently experiencing. There are always delays. So it is very ineffective at helping producers in a crisis like the one we are currently experiencin

Agriculture committee  Thank you, Mr. Bergmann. Due to the temporary shutdown of processing plants in Quebec and Ontario, more than 100,000 pigs that should have been processed are instead stuck on farms. It is costing farmers money to feed those pigs. Their welfare is at risk and, adding insult to in

Finance committee  We need swift and effective assistance. In the short term, we estimate that we'll need $20 per hog if we're going to survive this crisis. The demand for food is still there, and we are continuing to export, but the crisis could last months. We hope that will be enough. Beyond the

Finance committee  Yes. What I was saying is that we are looking for financial support of $20 per hog.

Finance committee  If I may add to that, the reason is that it's also a matter of mental health. Right now, people are desperate to find solutions for their business. They have invested not only in their time, but must also have help so they can get through this.

Finance committee  As far as support for the pork industry goes, the chair of the committee suggested that $20 per hog may not even be enough. As business owners, we are prepared to assume some of the risk. We are well aware that prices fluctuate. According to our estimates, $20 per hog could help

Finance committee  I will step in here—

Finance committee  We were talking about $4.1 billion in revenue last year from the pork producers, so you can imagine that if there is help now, we will be able to weather the storm and we will be the ones who will contribute to the economy tomorrow. We are expecting a loss of a bit more than hal