Thanks, Mr. Chair. Dave Epp will follow me in our next round.
Thanks to the witnesses for making time for this important issue. I know many MPs, and certainly the potato farmers of Prince Edward Island, are very keen on hearing some of your responses and insights on why these decisions were made. I'm sure many growers are paying attention to this today.
Ms. Mithani, thank you very much for making time and for being with us. I want to ask some questions of you first.
Did anyone in CFIA or the federal government consult with the P.E.I. government or the Potato Board in Prince Edward Island on this decision to suspend the export of fresh potatoes to the United States?