Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being here today. It's very important to start this study, obviously, and we'll do so together.
I listened to your presentation. A few matters are of greater interest to me. Among other things, you spoke about research, science and innovation in the priority areas set out in the Calgary Statement. I'm particularly interested in the value of previous investments made with Growing Forward 2, through various programs.
Can you tell us today the return on those investments for our agricultural producers? We know that the productivity and efficiency of our agricultural businesses are very important. Every day, the businesses must not only ensure their profitability, they must also keep enhancing it and must meet the increasingly urgent needs of the population.
Can you shed a bit more light on the situation, in terms of productivity and efficiency?