Pat Finnigan at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

I call the meeting to order.

We welcome everyone to our meeting this morning as we pursue the mental health challenges that Canadian farmers, ranchers and producers face.

With us this morning as an individual and a former member of Parliament is the Honourable Ted Menzies. Welcome to our committee, Mr. Menzies.

Also, from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, we have with us Mr. Rick James-Davies, senior director, western operations. Welcome to our committee, Mr. James-Davies.

Now we'll start with opening statements of up to seven minutes.

Do you want to go ahead, Mr. James-Davies? The floor is yours, or whoever....