The union representing Canada's meat inspectors says slaughter facilities in Manitoba are severely understaffed and public safety is at risk.

Canada's Food Inspection Agency says it's working to make more of its inspection records public. The admission that the agency could be more transparent comes in the wake of a Global News investigation into Canada’s food safety system gaps in Canada's food safety system and shortcomings in our ability to track the source of foodborne illnesses.

If Canada's food oversight system's so safe, why are inspectors unable to trace foodborne illnesses making us sick?

The union representing Canada's meat inspectors says a critical shortage of inspectors is putting the safety of consumers at risk across the country.