John Barlow at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

Thank you very much, Chair.

Thank you to our witnesses for being here.

Mr. Calkins, I know from conversations with you that you've had extensive meetings with the agriculture stakeholders in your riding and the staff and scientists at the Lacombe facility. Can you tell me about the feedback you're getting from some of the 100-plus employees at the Lacombe facility? What is their reaction, and what impact is this going to have on them?