Thank you, witnesses, for coming out.
Mr. Robertson or Mr. Phillips, one of the things we've heard more than once today, and I agree with you, quite honestly, is that decisions need to be based on sound science. We've heard that not only today but on other days.
To my mind, it seems we come up against issues when we do that, unfortunately. In my province of Ontario we now have a ban on pesticide use. We have an animal protection act coming in. We have a seal hunt—that's a national issue—that's based on science, in terms of the kill, in terms of animal protection and cruelty. It seems it always rolls out like the pesticide use one. That was provincial. I can tell you it will affect every farmer in Canada. Those are science based.
My question is, how can you help us and the public to understand that science should not be a convenience thing in terms of when you are going to accept it or not? That's what it seems to be. How can you help us deal with that with the public?
I would ask Mr. Phillips, sir, if you would....