We're going to continue to move forward.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, May 30, 2022, the committee is resuming its study of global food insecurity.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses for the first panel.
We have in person here in the room, from the Canadian National Railway Company, Mr. Doug MacDonald. Thank you for being here.
Doug serves as the chief marketing officer.
From the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, we have Peggy Brekveld. She serves as the president.
Peggy, it's great to see you again. I saw you in August. You're no stranger to this committee. Thank you for all the work you do.
We were also supposed to hear from Mr. Caron, general president of the Union des producteurs agricoles.
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, Mr. Caron is unable to testify. Mr. Tougas, coordinator for the Union des producteurs agricoles, will testify before the committee.
Mr. Tougas, thank you and welcome.
We have five minutes for opening statements, colleagues. We have really good witnesses today. I know we were delayed because of the votes, but we're here to do our work, and I don't want to chew into the second panel, so I do intend to go right until seven o'clock. Let's get started with five-minute opening remarks.
I'm going to start with Mr. McDonald here in the room. You have up to five minutes, my friend.