Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
First, I want to read a motion I'd like to discuss later on in the week at a future meeting, if I can. I don't want to discuss it now, just in the future.
The notice of motion I've tabled is:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food undertake a study of the Canada Food Guide and hear specifically from agriculture and agri-food stakeholders; and that the Committee report its findings to the House prior to the release of Part 1 of the new dietary guidance policy report.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My thanks to our witnesses for being here. I apologize for being late, but I had a rancher in my riding who had some issues, and I had to take that call. I appreciate that you have taken the time to be with us today.
I'd like to start with Mr. Wiebe. Thank you for sharing some personal anecdotes with us about what's going on at your farm. Those are always heartfelt, and I think they have a strong impact on us when we hear how these decisions actually affect people on the ground.
I'm curious. With grain growers, we have Health Canada and PMRA reviewing 11 or 12 neonics, including imidacloprid and similar products. These help ensure that our producers are spraying less and that you can grow crops you normally wouldn't have been able to grow. I'm talking about quinoa and pulses you maybe couldn't have grown in other places.
What would be the impact on the amount of time that you're actually in your fields if some of these products were decertified? Have you done any work on that?