Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I'm very happy to be here today. Monday we were in British Columbia, yesterday, we were in Alberta, and here we are with you today.
The federal government allocates billions of dollars to agriculture. Farmers don't appear to be happy, but from our perspective, you aren't suggesting any ways that we could help you. Many people argue that Ottawa is far removed from the situation and that public servants only go through the motions Do you have any solutions to propose to us? I'd like to hear what each person has to suggest by way of a solution. Each sector of the agricultural industry is very interesting and important, but each one has a negative side to it as well, whether it be drought or some other problems. What solutions do you have to propose to us, because we only hear about the problems, never really about possible solutions. I'd like each of you to suggest two ways of improving the situation so that everyone is happy. Anyone can go first. The floor is all yours.