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Canadian Food Inspection Agency—Auditor General's Report

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Statement made on 25 February 2009 by Senator Catherine Callbeck

Hon. Catherine S. Callbeck:

Honourable senators, my question is directed to the Leader of the Government in the Senate.

The most recent Auditor General's report raised serious concerns about the safety of plant life imports into our country. The Auditor General's report indicates that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency lacks the information management and technology to ensure that dangerous and invasive plant imports do not threaten our domestic plant resources. The Auditor General's report also indicates that the CFIA had been aware of the deficiencies and that they agree with the recommendations. What is the government doing to correct this problem, which could have a major impact on our food security?

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