I want to thank each of you for presenting today. I know you've taken time out of otherwise very busy schedules, and I want to compliment you on the substance of your presentations as well.
What we're hearing here is perhaps a little different from what we've heard from across Canada over the last couple of weeks, only to the extent that you may not have addressed some of the issues that were addressed in western Canada and Ontario.
We know, at least from our discussions in the last couple of weeks, that 65% of people under 35 have left the farming industry in the last 15 years, and I understand the average age of farmers to be about 57 years nationally, although I understand it's lower in Quebec, at 52.
I have a couple of questions. The Province of Quebec appears to be more supportive of its farming industry than perhaps is the case for other farmers. It makes the playing field unequal to a certain extent, but at least it helps your farmers in Quebec. I'm wondering if that's your observation as well. I understand that Alberta is more helpful to its farmers and Saskatchewan and Quebec are among those that have good farm programs.
Can you comment on the difference between your farm programs here in Quebec and those in other provinces? I would open that up to anyone who wishes to answer.
William.