David McKenzie

That's understood. You're confident in the overall tracking of sources of production and that, when those elements enter our marketplace, they continue to be tracked so that we don't have a risk of re-export to the U.S. Is that correct?

Do you feel the Canadian Food Inspection Agency handled this effectively in terms of protecting the domestic Canadian market?

You mentioned a restriction on re-exports to the U.S. Is that a risk, or is that at risk of becoming a trade irritant between Canada and the United States?

Our markets here in Canada, in so many areas, are very closely integrated with U.S. markets, and often on a two-way basis. Regarding this interruption, with respect to the situation in Brazil and the potential for exports to Canada, what's the impact then on our relationship with the United States as a major trading partner? Does it have a knock-on effect?

Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm curious with respect to an outbreak of avian influenza that took place in Brazil last year and its impact on imports. What are some of the risks related to this in the event that a country exporting to Canada may have a sanitary or phytosanitary problem?

Okay. Thank you. I appreciate that. With respect to the Meat Council, do you have similar concerns about the equivalency of sanitary and phytosanitary standards between us and any of the countries in Mercosur?

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Sir, one thing—

Thank you very much, Madam Chair. I'll add my thanks to those of my colleagues on this committee, for both of these witnesses. Your knowledge and expertise are greatly appreciated. Mr. Kovrig, in the circumstances that we've seen unfold in the last number of months, the fact that China closed its borders to canola exports from Canada inflicted very serious economic harm, primarily on western [more]

Thank you to our witnesses. As all of you describe the risks in doing business with China, I must admit that I'm more frightened than I was when I arrived this morning. It strikes me that we all see the allure of a large China market, but we must keep in mind what the risks are in dealing with China. Prime Minister Mr. Burton, if I might start with you, you've talked about elite capture. When [more]

Thank you, sir. I want to ask you about “China shocks”, something you've written about—China shock 1.0 and China shock 2.0. The example of the EVs that are now going to be imported to Canada perhaps dovetails directly into these subject areas. Could you explain the China shocks?