I'd like to call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 43 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room. I don't think we have anyone attending remotely.
Before I continue, I'd like to ask all in-person participants to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents, and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including our interpreters. You will also notice a QR code, for your reference, on the table.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of our witnesses and members here today. Please wait until I recognize you by name or you're asked a question directly by a member before speaking.
I'd like to remind all witnesses and committee members that anyone may ask questions in French and English, so please have your earpieces prepared. This is a reminder that all comments should be addressed through the chair. The clerk and I will try to manage the list to the best of our ability.
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 food security in the face of global instability.
I'd like to welcome Minister MacDonald. Thank you so much for being here today. I know you have your team with you today.
We have, from the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence Hanson, deputy minister, and Tom Rosser, assistant deputy minister; and from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Debbie Beresford-Green, who is a vice-president. Welcome to each of you.
Minister, you have five minutes.