Mr. JESSONasked the Minister of Food whether he has received representations from or on behalf of the Canadian salmon canners protesting against the continuation of control of salmon in this country; and whether he is aware that certain grades of salmon of a high food value are placed at a disadvantage in competition with other canned products which are uncontrolled, and that considerable resentment is being felt, particularly in British Columbia, against what is considered an injurious restriction upon the Canadian salmon trade in this country?
Mr. McCURDYRepresentations to the effect stated in the first part of the question have been received; these were given full consideration in connection with the continuance of control of canned salmon. I do not agree that the revised Canned Salmon Prices Order places canned salmon at a disadvantage in competition with other canned products. With regard to the last part of the question, I can only say that I regret any-exaggeration of Canadian feeling on a measure taken for the protection of the consumer.