Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank the witnesses for joining us today.
Mr. Mount, it's a real shame that we can't have a discussion. I think that we have a great deal in common here. You heard the questions that I asked Ms. Bissonnette earlier about land pricing and transition solutions. For example, when a farmer agrees to sell to a person in the next generation, it might be a good idea to add exemptions and perhaps to compensate the farmer if they sell the land for its agronomic value. Given the current land prices, this could help the next generation to make a profit. This would be virtually impossible without a parent sacrificing half their retirement to ensure that the next generation takes over the business. The same applies to productions under quotas. This transition calls for inventiveness.
Naturally, I'm extremely interested in your proposals. I look forward to receiving a detailed submission and reading it carefully. We'll try to make the most of the proposals in order to provide sound recommendations to the federal government in its areas of jurisdiction. I may contact you to discuss certain issues in greater depth and to make sure that I understand the main thrust of your proposals with a view to providing appropriate recommendations. I'm grateful for your input, even though we can't speak directly to each other. I look forward to receiving a fine document.
Mr. Nelson, you're in luck because you have plenty of opportunity to respond today. Witnesses often don't have much time.
You talked about the challenges facing the next generation and the fact that your children don't want to take over the business. You're feeling a bit stuck with the latest changes announced. I want to know your reaction to the fact that these announcements were made in June, but no details have been received as of today, in early November. What does this mean for the community and for a business such as yours? Please answer the question quickly.