I completely agree with you about the need to use today, in this new era, all those new media. It is a better way to reach young people than the traditional way, this is very clear.
Mr. Nowosad, you were talking a while ago about a partnership with Canadian banks. I was not there when their representatives gave evidence before the committee; I was somewhere else with the Minister of Agriculture. We have received their evidence and they tell us that they are partners of the 4-H clubs.
Having said that, they made a statement I would like to share with you—I do not want to put you in a difficult position with your fund givers. They tell us that they are witnessing a renewal of interest for wards agriculture by the younger generations. I would like to agree but, through this study—and even before it started—we have heard many young people tell us that they had thought about going into farming like their parents but they had finally decided not to do it for all the reasons which come from the difficulties associated with agriculture today. Others told us that they took the decision and went at it. They told us about all the difficulties they faced when they decided to go into agriculture and agri-food. Some even told us that they didn't know how long they would be able to continue their career in this area they love very much.
Moreover, Mrs. McDougall told us earlier that you too, you had thought about what you really wanted to do. I find that a bit curious: we have those testimonies and the banks' representatives come tell us there is a renewal as far as what young people want to do. I think this is a small contradiction. I would like to have your comments on that.
I do not know where the banks see that. I know you do not have to answer on their behalf but I would like to know what you think of that statement. What do you say? With all the contacts you have with the young people in a lot of places, is it possible to say that?