Thanks for having me here at the agriculture committee. My questions will be directed to the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
First off, I'd like to say I agree with your testimony, as do a multitude of farmers in my riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. I'd say are the best beef producers in eastern Canada—just so I don't get into a fight here with my western colleagues.
In your testimony, you talked about how essential providing habitat for species at risk that rely on those grasslands is by our beef producers. I'd like to give you a minute to further expand on how those pastures benefit both the species, biodiversity in general and even the health of the grazing cattle.