Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Minister, I would like to thank you and the other witnesses for coming today.
It is now my turn to congratulate you on your long and fruitful career in politics. Your experience and your knowledge certainly help the agricultural sector as a whole here in Canada.
Minister, a lot has been said about the possibility of exporting high quality products to other countries, products that we can produce in large quantities and that consumers all over the world can trust.
You mentioned that you have been to China, which is probably the most populous country on the planet. Can you tell us a bit about your trip and recent trade mission? How can Canada increase its exports to China?