What these trade deals mean, and the benefits they bring for farmers in the Pontiac or across Canada, is certainty, opportunity and a bright future. Canadian farmers are doing an excellent job producing more food. The Canadian population is growing, but it's not growing fast enough to consume all the food we're making, so we need these opportunities, these deals, to make sure the doors are open.
We were talking a moment ago about the impact of barriers related to biotechnology. One of the things the USMCA did was further advance text in a trade agreement that helps prevent barriers from being put in place. I think the USMCA—and we certainly applaud the government for taking the necessary steps to conclude those negotiations—will bring a really meaningful benefit and will have a real impact on the lives of farmers across the country.
Someone farming in Pontiac may not understand what that means. The reason they don't understand what it means is that they can sell grain off their farm and there's a market for it around the world. They don't have to worry about who's going to buy their grain at the end of the day. The global demand is there and these trade agreements mean those global customers can have access to the high-quality grains we produce.