I call the meeting to order.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of the new witnesses.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee is resuming its study on business risk management programs in Canada's agriculture sector.
I noticed while reading my comments that there was nothing about the microphones and earpieces. Please keep your earpieces away from the microphones. Try not to speak too close to the microphone. It's to protect the health and well-being of our interpreters, who work so hard. If you have any questions, there is a QR code on the cards.
Are the cards still circulating? I've been referring to the QR codes, but I don't see any. We'll get those back. If you have any questions about the process regarding the microphone, please let me know.
Joining us today, we have Mr. Atkins, CEO of the Agricultural Credit Corporation.
From L'Union des producteurs agricoles we have Charles-Félix Ross, who is the general manager.
From the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food, we have Chris McKee. He is the senior vice-president of business development.
Each of you will have five minutes for your opening remarks. Then we'll go into rounds of questions with each of the respective parties.
We'll start with Mr. McKee.