We had a great conversation. I was the first of his counterparts he contacted. It's always a good sign to see how much Canada and the United States work together.
We both emphasized how important it was to keep the borders open during the pandemic. In general, we understand that our food systems are very integrated. Food will often cross the border a few times before it reaches our table. That was a key aspect of our discussion.
We also discussed fighting climate change. It's good to know that the U.S. is now as committed to fighting climate change as we are, that they are willing to invest in research, innovation and new technologies, and that they also want to set challenges and targets for themselves. Finally, they are also willing to look at ways in which we can help our agricultural producers make the transition.