Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My thanks to the witnesses for coming here to join us.
We have talked a lot about generalities so far and I would like to ask more specific questions.
If I understand correctly, business risk management programs are reviewed on a regular basis. With respect to AgriStability, has your department looked at increasing production margins to 85%, which was the rate prior to the 2013 budget cuts? In addition, have you considered removing the reference margin cap on allowable expenses?
I would also like to know whether you have assessed the effects of the budget cuts in the agricultural sector since 2013. People on the ground are telling us that the programs no longer meet the support needs since those cuts.