Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to thank all of our witnesses for being here today.
Mr. Thibault, I'd like to start with you.
I find it surprising that Mr. La Flèche is not here. I say that because I think your sector is going through a very deep crisis of confidence with the Canadian people. I understand your sector being defensive, and I'll take the shots from you—that's fine. However, you have to understand that this committee didn't just appear out of thin air. It's the result of what we're hearing from coast to coast to coast from our constituents right across all political parties.
I'm curious. Given the state of Canadians' anger with the high cost of food, why wouldn't Mr. La Flèche take the opportunity, as the face of his company, to come here and publicly defend it? Why is he not here today?