Beef Problem So Let's Attack Sushi

[maplesyrup]

Outcry forces thaw in sushi rules

We have a contaminated beef problem in this country so what's our solution - go after the Sushi industry. God help us!

[kimmy]

We have a contaminated beef problem?

-kimmy

[maplesyrup]

No, the American border is closed to our beef because Americans became vegetarians years ago, and now have no need for Canada's sick cows.

[playfullfellow]

Ummmmm, MS, I read the article and I have to say "where's the beef"? There is absolutely no coorelation between this and what is going on in the beef industry. There is no conspiracy here because the two are two completely seperate markets plus I do not think the sushi market is as vital to Canada's economy as our beef industry is. As for the contanimated beef problem, that is a crock of hooey. The current ban is strictly protectionist ideals of the US government and the fat cat US beef farmers who are getting rich at the cost of Canadian beef producers and US beef consumers. Alberta alone has tested well over 15,000 animals to date and has found nothing else. How many more animals do we have to test before you will say there is no contanimated beef? I have no problem with tests or rules making our food safer, these are not protectionist conspiracies like you like to imply, they are simply people trying to do their jobs.

[caesar]

There is no contamination problem with our beef; at least nothing different than the USA. It is just another Bush excuse to punish Canada. Even the one cow found was owned by an American who last I heard quickly disappeared.

Even the panel of experts commisioned by the Americans agreed with our Canadian position and said there is no valid reason for closing the border to Canadian beef.