Mr. Chair, thank you.
I'd like to thank Mr. Cory, Mr. Finn and Madam Hardy for joining us.
I'd like to follow up on Mr. Longfield's point about the whole supply chain, the various terminals and how the integrated system functions. I was intrigued by Mr. Cory's focus on the importance of the shippers. I'm assuming they want to get the grain out quickly and efficiently, as do you. You mentioned that you were doing your part. Can we talk a little bit about the role of the ports in this system?
I was intrigued by Mr. Finn mentioning Prince Rupert. I was surprised by the comment that it's difficult to get grain out at some of the terminals in Vancouver when it rains. You don't have to be a strategic thinker to know that it rains a lot in Vancouver.
Could I have your comments on the overall supply chain and what the role could be of a modernized system with Prince Rupert? As well, Ridley Terminals has been put up for sale by the government. I'm wondering about what role that could play and about the relationship in terms of Prince Rupert, Ridley and port metro Vancouver.