I call this meeting back to order.
Thank you for the quick turnaround. We have the second panel. We're going to get started. We have three really good witnesses here today.
First of all, we have the Honourable Ted Menzies. I have a lot of similarities to Mr. Barlow because of his predecessor. I'm sure they said it was very difficult to fill Mr. Menzies' shoes, and for me, it was Scott Brison's.
Ted, it's great to see you here. Thank you for your work as a parliamentarian, and thank you for what I know will be an informed discussion today about the ways in which we can help propel agriculture in the days ahead.
We also have Russel Hurst, who is joining from the Ontario Agri Business Association. Mr. Hurst is joining us online. Thank you for being here.
From Protein Industries Canada, we have William Greuel. I know him as Bill. Bill, thank you for your work in helping to drive plant protein research and opportunities not only across Canada but particularly in the western provinces.
With that, we're going to get right to it. I have Mr. Menzies for up to five minutes for opening remarks, and then we're going to turn to questions.
It's over to you, Mr. Menzies.