Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you Minister, for being here with us this morning,
I' m going to ask a brief question, Minister, and would appreciate a short answer.
You are no doubt aware of the fact that on December 22, only three weeks from now, the largest pork slaughterhouse in Quebec will be closing its doors. That means 992 jobs in my riding will be lost. It's a major issue because pork is an export market. The closing and reopening of markets in China and elsewhere have been affecting this market.
At the very beginning of your opening comments, you spoke about the opening of an agriculture and agri-food office in the Philippines. When will that office be up and running?
I know—and I hope you do too, Minister—how important it is to develop and open new markets internationally.
Will this office in the Philippines be opening its doors over the next few months or weeks? Is it already open?