Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I guess we just had a vote and we all agreed with this amendment that came back to us. For various reasons, this previous amendment that was put in place—what I think it comes down to at the end of day—is that farmers can be compensated.
It states: “in making a compensation order under paragraph (4)(c.1), the Agency shall order a mechanism to put in place to ensure that the person adversely affected receives compensation in a timely manner.”
That compares with the existing clause we voted on, which reads: “order the company to compensate any person adversely affected for any expenses that they incurred”.
I think we all understand that if, for instance.... It's my understanding that the grain commission—