Thank you. I appreciate your putting that on the record again.
To the Quebec growers association, thank you for being here, as well.
We very clearly heard reference to the term “oligopoly” and the concentration of power among a select few grocers. We heard testimony on what many producers would like to see in a code of conduct.
Another focus has been on the existence of Competition Bureau Canada. Right now, around the same time it was announced that we were doing our investigation, the Competition Bureau also announced it was going to do an investigation. It is limited by only accessing publicly available data. It's not really an investigation; I think they're calling it a study. They cannot compel witnesses. We also know Competition Bureau Canada has, with other investigations in the past, struggled with resources and time limits.
Does your association have any comments to offer on the role of Competition Bureau Canada? What would you like to see this committee recommend to possibly strengthen it? Does it need an expanded mandate, etc.?