Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to address two topics with you. Reference has been made to the issue of capital cost allowance for a number of types of equipment and technologies. Net farm profits are currently not very high in general. Depreciation will mainly be profitable from a tax standpoint. What could be the benefits for the farming community?
Furthermore, certain Crown corporations can give the industry a hand in various areas. Farm Credit Canada can definitely help your customers acquire equipment. Whatever the case may be, I'd like to know whether you think the support of organizations such as Farm Credit Canada is enough or whether it should be greater. We're talking about equipment here, not working capital. So this is long-term financing.
I was an accounts manager at the Business Development Bank of Canada before becoming a federal member. That's why I'd like to hear your opinion on the subject.