I thank the witnesses for being here today.
We have with us from the Quebec group, Mr. Nil Béland; and from Potatoes New Brunswick, Joe Brennan, chair; from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Ray Orb; and by video conference, from the B.C. Breeder and Feeder Association, Connie Patterson and Lindy Gilson.
I will just make a comment to members. The interpreters are having a little trouble with the audio. We are trying to sort it out on the video at the other end. Hopefully, by the time we get to it we'll have it solved. They're doing their best is all I can say. We may have to carry on as best we can, but I just wanted to put you on notice.
With that, Mr. Béland, I turn it over to you for 10 minutes or less, please.