Tweed says “Canadian pork is safe”

BRANDON – May 4, 2009 - Merv Tweed, MP for Brandon-Souris, rose in the House of Commons to reinforce the fact that Canadian pork is safe and the people of the world need not fear contracting the N1H1 virus by eating pork.

The discovery of the virus on a farm in Alberta has led to many questions regarding the safety of consuming pork.

“The answer is simple,” said Tweed.  “Canadian pork is safe … this is not a food safety issue.  The H1N1 virus cannot be transmitted via cooked pork.”

Irresponsible and misinformed statements by the Green Party of Canada questioned the safety of Manitoba’s hog industry.  “It’s ludicrous to question the safety of pork when all the science says otherwise,” said Tweed.

The Government is committed to ensure Canadians receive accurate and regular updates on any concerns regarding the H1N1 virus.