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Yesterday, the NDP and MP Malcolm Allan made it clear that their only goal is to get media attention even if it means misleading Canadians and attacking processors, Canada’s largest manufacturing sector.

Here are the facts

FALSE - The NDP recklessly claimed that "Road Kill" would end up in the grocery store. (NDP Release, May 15, 2012)

FALSE - MP Allan said "dead Stock" would be allowed into the processing system.
(Toronto Star, Tuesday, May 15)

FALSE - MP Allan said the Canada Gazette is under "the cover of darkness".  (Power and Politics, Tuesday, May 15)

TRUE - The NDP are recklessly hurting Canada's largest manufacturing sector with their widely irresponsible and false claims, while the Harper Government is focused on protecting the economy and jobs.

TRUE - MP Allan admits to using misleading tactics - "You know, in this business you choose your words carefully and every now and again you really need to get the attention of folks and what we’ve done is got the attention of folks." (Power and Politics, May 15)

TRUE - Deadstock or roadkill would never be allowed into the food system. A veterinarian must examine the live animal and verify that the animal is healthy and safe for human consumption, but unable to be safely or humanely transported to a processing facility.

TRUE - These proposed regulations have been published in the Canada Gazette so that the Government could receive feedback from all Canadians.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

“I’m concerned that some of the coverage I’ve read elsewhere thus far conveys the incorrect impression that meat from any animal just found dead on the farm or on a truck could be harvested and sold. Meat from such animals will remain ineligible for sale to the public under the amended regulation.” - John Masswohl, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Power and Politics

"It is an insult to farmers to suggest that this is road kill. It is very controlled. The veterinarian is there. The animal is euthanized. It’s fallen. It’s had an accident. Otherwise it’s safe to enter into the food chain." - Frank Valeriote, Liberal MP, Power and Politics, May 15, 2012

“This is a common sense proposal that will allow the meat from injured or aggressive animals to be safely harvested in a manner that is respectful to the welfare of the animal and does not put health or safety at risk.” - President Martin Unrau, Canadian Cattlemen's Association

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