| | The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association has been in discussion with the federal government on a number of priority action items dealing with international trade. President Hugh Lynch-Staunton says one of the items calls on the federal government to work to have Canada included in the BSE “controlled risk” category at the OIE, the world animal health body.
Interview with Hugh Lynch-Staunton (0:16 seconds) (76 Kb)
Other priority action items include exploring options for expediting the U.S. rulemaking process, implementing a natural or “like-natural” disaster program, and developing a national livestock traceability system ensuring it meets cattle producers’ needs.
The preceding is a transcript of the October 31, 2006 program. There may be some omissions due to last minute changes. For further information, contact Caitlynn Reesor at (780) 422-3981 or Ken Blackley at (780) 422-3951. |
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