I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to this meeting as we pursue our study of the next agricultural policy framework.
Today we welcome Mr. Ron Lemaire, president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
Welcome, Mr. Lemaire.
We also have Greg Cherewyk, chief operating officer for Pulse Canada. Welcome, Mr. Cherewyk.
We will start with a 10-minute statement by each of your organizations and then we'll go to the question round.
Mr. Cherewyk, do you want to start with your opening statement?