What we see is more at the macro level. The funds within the AgriInvest account have been growing over the years and have not been accessed. It is more of a macro-level issue than one caused by specific events.
The intention of that fund was to invest in the operation. It's not the only reason. One of the reasons is that it creates a tax liability. Farmers are more likely to keep the funds sitting on the sidelines when they would like to be investing in new machinery or new ways to mitigate climate change risks or other risks they may face. The more friction we can remove from a program like that, the faster their money moves.
Farmers invest tremendously in their businesses every year. It's a very capital-intensive and input-cost-intensive business. Any friction we can remove to make it easier for farmers to reinvest in their businesses is going to help the farmer at the individual level. We know, given the size, scope and interconnectedness of the industry, it will help Canada and Ontario economically, as well, if we make it easier for farmers to invest.
