January 9, 2023

Ontario Pork is committed to ensuring that Ontario’s pork farmers continue to bring high quality pork to Ontarians and international consumers. We are grateful for the government’s ongoing support of the pork industry and for its continued commitment to red tape reduction. We firmly believe that a strong and competitive pork industry requires continued government support and partnerships with the agri-food sector.

Ontario Pork is supportive of actions that continue to support and protect the pork sector and agri-food, and we would welcome changes to the Animal Health Act that allow for quick, measured, and thorough actions if a hazard is identified. By allowing for a temporary response order, effective for up to 72 hours, as well as the ability of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario to recommend an additional 72-hour extension, the health of human, animals and the provincial food supply can be addressed and protected.

November 25, 2021

Ontario Pork supports the provincial government’s efforts to position Ontario to be better prepared to respond to animal health related emergencies if they arise. This is especially important as Ontario Pork works with producers and the federal and provincial governments to address the threat of foreign animal diseases, such as African swine fever, and the need to address any disruptions that may occur within a supply chain because of border-related measures.

Read more by downloading Ontario Pork’s submission, found below.

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Last updated January 9, 2023