Thank you, Mr. Caron.
The committee recently re‑tabled its report on processing capacity. We would like to get positive responses from the Minister on everything related to temporary foreign workers as there is a significant labour shortage. You mentioned earlier that the unemployment rate in the Chaudière-Appalaches region was 4% and that it was less than 3% in Beauce. So clearly there is a dire need. So the issue of temporary foreign workers would be really relevant, because we have leading processing companies.
I'm going to talk about the other point you made about input price volatility. You suggested raising the threshold of the AgriStability program from 70% to 85%. This recommendation was included in our report, “Facing the Unexpected: Enhancing Business Risk Management Programs for Agriculture and Agri‑food Businesses”. No concrete action has been taken.
We understand that agreement is required from all or a majority of the provinces to move forward.
In terms of the agriculture sector in Canada, is there any way to agree on a way to work so that provinces that want to can make this change?
Could we all work together in this regard?