Well said, Minister.
Deputy Minister, we'll miss you from this committee. We'll miss your work on behalf of Canadian agriculture. We know, as the minister mentioned, that you'll be a safe pair of hands over at Defence. Good luck in your next adventure, so to speak, in the Government of Canada, and thank you for your service.
I was a bit remiss at the beginning of the meeting in not recognizing that we have Michael McLeod from the Northwest Territories. He's a great champion for the north who has joined us for today's committee meeting. It's great to have Mr. McLeod.
Thank you very much, Minister.
We'll now suspend for a few minutes, but the officials will remain as our second panel of witnesses, to respond to questions.