I can't believe that mine are along the same lines. I have three questions I would like to lay on the table and then I would like a written response.
My first question is this. I have a choice as a farmer as to whether I deal with co-ops in my area or deal with private business. It hasn't destroyed the co-op. Why is this different?
The second question is this. Canadian Wheat Board supporters have told me if we allow more freedom to export, the border will close. It hasn't closed to canola and oats. Can you comment why this would be a different situation?
The third question is this. Visual kernel distinguishability has been supported very strongly by the Wheat Board. It has cost farmers a lot. Can you give us an accurate estimate of how much this has cost? The Wheat Board has strongly supported this method of grading. It is very archaic, and we are at a disadvantage in Saskatchewan because of frost damage and that kind of thing. So I would like comments on that and how that has affected a farmer's bottom line.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.