We have to wait too long to get funds from the federal programs. As well, the funds are insufficient.
Honestly, my business recorded losses last year. Had it not been for the over-wintering insurance offered by Financière agricole du Québec, I might not be sitting here talking to you today. It is solely because of that money that I was able to pay my employees.
To train a beekeeper to the point where they start to be a bit self-sufficient in the hives, it takes at least three years. Retaining my employees therefore makes all the difference for my business.
In Quebec, there are gaps in risk management programs. So we definitely need assistance from the federal government.
Mr. Doyon may have something to add.