I'd like to call the 27th meeting of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food to order. We move forward on another day on the study of the innovation and competitiveness in agriculture.
We have the pleasure to have witnesses in the first hour.
From the Canadian Seed Trade Association, we have Patty Townsend, who is the CEO. Welcome, Patty.
From the Canadian Horticultural Council, we have Anne Fowlie, who is the executive vice-president.
Ms. Townsend, you get to go first, and you have seven minutes.