Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Many questions come to mind.
I would like to begin by addressing the amiEs de la terre organization.
Two of the pillars of the supply chain model you talked about today are diversity and democracy. That is a matter of great concern to me. Being from the Estrie region, I am well aware of how my local farmers are surviving.
I think consumers must be provided with all the tools they need to choose their food properly and make their selection among a wide range of products. There is always a wide range of products.
According to an OECD survey, 76% of Canadian respondents opt for organic food products for health reasons.
In addition, over 50% of respondents thought that GMO information was essential and should be provided on food labels. We have often discussed labelling here. It seems rather clear that Canadians want to make informed choices in order to preserve their right to a healthy diet.
I assume that you have concerns and that you have received complaints from Canadians. Could you talk about that, please?