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Story summary
- A Radio-Canada investigation found that Quebec producer Steve Bourdeau diluted maple syrup with cane sugar and sold it as 'pure' to major grocery chains, with covert recordings showing awareness of illegality.
- He initially denied the findings but later blamed external suppliers.
- The Quebec syrup industry is worth C$1 billion and lacks regular inspections for producer-direct products.
- Bourdeau plans to launch his own contamination investigation and establish an inspection system.
