Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all the experts who made statements today.
I listened attentively to the presentations and read all the documents sent to us. I must admit that I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to bee health. Of course, the experts seated now at both ends of the table know more about it. I appreciate all your comments.
However, the following information struck me. According to Statistics Canada, from 2009 to 2013, the number of bee colonies increased each year across Canada. I know that there are all sorts of problems, including issues with nutrition, illness, habitat, and harsh winter conditions, but I would simply like to understand certain aspects of the situation.
Do we want more bee colonies, even though their number has increased each year since at least 2009?
The discussions today suggest that we need to go even further. I think there may also be natural reasons why bees are disappearing in some cases. That said, I would like an opinion from one of you.