Auditor General Sheila Fraser says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has room to improve when it comes to managing animal disease emergencies.
A new audit shows there are some shortcomings in the agency's plans for fighting outbreaks. The Auditor General recommends the CFIA establish plans for meeting specific threats, as avian flu or foot and mouth disease.
Fraser acknowledges the agency has learned from its past experience and has put resources into improving its ability to respond. Around 30 percent of the CFIA's budget goes toward managing disease emergencies.
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz says "the audit clearly shows that under this Government's leadership, the CFIA has planned for, responded to and improved their management of animal disease situations."
~ Wednesday, October 27, 2010 ~
A new audit shows there are some shortcomings in the agency's plans for fighting outbreaks. The Auditor General recommends the CFIA establish plans for meeting specific threats, as avian flu or foot and mouth disease.
Fraser acknowledges the agency has learned from its past experience and has put resources into improving its ability to respond. Around 30 percent of the CFIA's budget goes toward managing disease emergencies.
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz says "the audit clearly shows that under this Government's leadership, the CFIA has planned for, responded to and improved their management of animal disease situations."
~ Wednesday, October 27, 2010 ~
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