Thank you, Mr. Chair.
As it is with Mr. Baker, this study and this war are personal. All four of my grandparents were born in Ukraine. I've been there three times.
Testimony in the earlier panel focused on grains and food and vegetable production from the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Melitopol regions. I've visited that area of the world three times and put my hands in the soil. This is very personal for me.
Also, in the interest of transparency, I worked with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for five years prior to being elected.
Mr. Hagerman, it's good to see you again. I'd like to begin my questioning with you.
You mentioned that Canada has not increased its minimum commitment for food assistance for several years. Can you compare us to other countries in the world? How are other countries responding?