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Bruce Cheadle reviews the latest concerns about the food inspection system.

Gerry Ritz refuses to apologize

CTV raises questions about the handling of beef carcasses at the XL Foods plant.

A statement from the CFIA in response to reports about American audits of the XL Foods plant.

Over the weekend XL Foods laid off 2,000 workers, thus bringing a halt to inspections at the plant.

Andre Picard sees breakdowns of communication and leadership around the XL Foods recall.

Workers at the XL Foods plant were apparently aware of problems.

The Commons: The Agriculture Minister returns to the House

The Parliamentary Budget Officer looks at government funding for food safety.

The Globe finds confusion around our food safety system.

Sarah Schmidt tries to figure out what the cuts will mean to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Customs and Immigration Union says border services cuts mean it will be harder to intercept “hardened criminals such as sexual predators.” A letter from aboriginal leaders seems to justify the elimination of the National Aboriginal Health Organization, but ITK leader Mary Simon quibbles. And in addition to the humans who will be laid off, dogs are also being put out of work.

Last week, Environment Canada declared 60 scientists and researchers to be surplus.