Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Minister, thank you so much for being here.
I noticed that the main estimates for Agriculture Canada indicate that the three new Growing Forward 2 strategic initiative programs are ready to go. I know that you mentioned the three of them. These are the federal-only ones that you mentioned in your opening remarks: the AgriInnovation program, the AgriMarketing program, and the AgriCompetitiveness program. I know that you did talk about them a little bit in your opening remarks, but I noticed they've been allocated almost $100 million. That's great news. Many of us hear all the time how important investments in science, innovation, and market access are to the future of agriculture and the future of the agrifood industry. It's very great news.
I know that you did mention and give us a little bit of information about those three programs in your opening remarks, but I wonder if you just tell us in a bit more detail about these new Growing Forward 2 programs. Tell us a little bit about how they'll benefit farmers.