When the CFIA comes to call

Opinion

There are likely few sentences that strike fear in the hearts of livestock producers quite like, “The CFIA called. They’re coming for a meeting.” That’s exactly what happened here last week, and, admittedly, my first inclination was to freak out. Fearing the worst (an audit on two days notice is the stuff of nightmares), I had a million questions — but my partner assured me that this was not an audit, but a meeting, regarding existing traceability regulations for sheep. I was skeptical, as it seemed overly kind that a Canadian Food Inspection Agency official would simply meet with us…