Thank you, gentlemen, for speaking to the committee today.
Last week when we were on our break, I had an opportunity to read an article by Alina Konevski in the Peace Country Sun. She was talking about the advances in evolving seed production with new-traits canola seed production, which is marvellous. She also spoke about the lack of value-added industry really being created, at least in Peace Country.
It got me thinking. Why is it that as Canadians, we tend to export much of our commodities, whether it is oil or canola. As you said, we export most of our canola. You spoke of animal feed and biodiesel being a natural by-product of crushing.
I'm just wondering, Jim, if you could talk to us about the challenges or impediments to a more value-added industry growing as a result of our obviously growing canola industry.