Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I will be sharing my time with my colleague Mr. Louis.
My question is for Mr. Phil Dykstra.
First, I want to thank you for the project you are part of. I'm sure it's welcome news to Ontario hog farmers and the agri-food sector overall. We know it's going to add value to what we're doing in Canada. Since the closure of Olymel, this has obviously been much needed. I know it's going to add value, and we're going to see reduced emissions through shorter drives. You mentioned the cost of that. It's also about environmental cost and greater food security for Canada. You mentioned the border issues, as well. Vertically integrating like this is something that I think all Canadians think is wise, especially now, when pork is one of the lower-cost animal proteins available. It's very important. We want to support a Canadian gate-to-plate initiative.
I'm wondering if you can talk about what support you have received from the Government of Ontario, and what measures our government could take, in addition to the FCC credit package, to support the development and sustainability of this producer-owned pork-processing plant in Arthur, Ontario.
Also, before I go there, I want to commend you, because I noticed in the prospectus you sent over that you're also focused on net zero and environmental sustainability. Thank you for that.