3 things you need to know
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.
Glen McGregor reports that between 2003 and 2008, American authorities repeatedly found problems at XL Foods. The plant will now apparently be sold to a Brazilian company. Meanwhile, the House will spend the day debating the following motion.
The Scene. Shortly before the farce was laid bare before the House yesterday, Stephen Harper stood and offered an important clarification on the contractual obligations of the Minister of Agriculture.
Noted today during Question Period
Gerry Ritz has now taken 50 questions on the travails of XL foods. Still, the opposition seems unsatisfied
Over the weekend XL Foods laid off 2,000 workers, thus bringing a halt to inspections at the plant.
XL Foods says everything is now fine at its Brooks plant. The union representing the people who work there begs to differ.
The Star, Globe and Calgary Herald list the problems at XL Foods.