Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our panellists for being here today.
I want to focus on how processing fits into food security in our supply chain, especially with the issues in the north dealing with Inuit, first nations and Métis.
Since we're testifying and appearing from all over the country, it's only fitting that I say that I am appearing on the traditional land of the Anishinabe, Haudenosaunee and the Neutral peoples.
I will focus my questions, then, on Ms. Yasmeen.
I read your report and it's very well done. I appreciate your testimony today. You talked about food insecurity and supply chains and how we can support indigenous food sovereignty. You have, hopefully, some ideas on how we can help, especially up north where they can have their own food systems and advance policies building that local food system there. You mentioned how important local is for environmental reasons, for health reasons, for a number of reasons.
What kinds of strategic investments can we make to ensure that we have co-operation from all levels of government—provincial, territorial and federal organizations—to help ensure food security for indigenous people, especially in remote and rural areas?