I would like to welcome you and to thank you for telling us about your concerns. We're addressing the same matters in the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, and your industry is experiencing the same problems.
The increase in the dollar and the price of oil affects all sectors. In addition, in yours, the price of grain and things of that kind have a definite influence. I heard that the government might have to do this or find solutions to that, but what do you, who are in the sector, think are the solutions that the government could find to assist you?
As regards the rising dollar, of course, the Bank of Canada could lower interest rates by a point, a quarter of a point or a half point, but it isn't moving too much in that regard and is leaving the dollar at parity with the U.S. dollar, which is of no help to our industries. What would be the most concrete way the government could find to help you?
A little earlier you talked about the price of grain that will be sold to produce energy. That will increase the price of corn. Unfortunately, consumers will consequently have to face a price increase. Grain for human consumption will cost more. Give us some ideas. How can we help you in concrete terms? That's for everyone.