After listening to the witnesses' testimony a few minutes ago, I was hoping to get another surprise visit from Minister Ritz. He dropped in on us unexpectedly for a few minutes before Christmas. Not that I am not happy to see you.
You heard the testimony presented, but no doubt you have also read the committee's unanimous report on the crisis in the livestock industry. This morning, during comments and questions, the Conservative members of this committee spoke at length about the looming crisis in the area of countervailing duty should the government opt to go with certain measures. I remind you that the report tabled by the committee was unanimous. Concerns of this nature had not been raised at the time. Even if they had been, the government members would still have signed the report. I would like to hear your views on the subject.