Okay.
In western Canada we are far more than self-sufficient in food production. Our biggest challenge is getting the consumer to realize what a bargain they're getting for the food we produce. We are producing, for the most part, below the cost of production.
In western Canada we see some tremendous opportunities, not in the food security side of things, but in the diversification opportunities we see coming forward, whether it's biofuels, nutraceuticals, or health and wellness products. I'm talking about diversification efforts, and they relate to what Lorne said about extension services from the department. We have some tremendous opportunities.
It is interesting that you touched on the rail issue, because we had a meeting this morning with our municipal federation in Manitoba, AMM, to talk about that particular issue. We're facing a problem in the southern part of the province with proposals to abandon three sections of rail line. We're certainly hoping there will be an opportunity to bring the Standing Committee on Transportation to Manitoba to hear some of those issues. It's critical that we retain the infrastructure to expand the horizons and expand their opportunities in Manitoba in that regard.