I'll be really quick.
I want the committee to remember what my job is today. It's to speak on behalf of the Nova Scotia wine industry; it is not to discuss free trade agreements or the ramifications of using protected language in our bills. That's the key point. I know we're not able to put “100% Canadian” on it, but that is what we request.
To summarize, Bill C-311 is a step towards having more Canadians enjoy more Canadian wine if the spirit and the wording of the bill is to support the Canadian wine industry. We, as the Nova Scotia wine industry, are trusting it is.
Thank you for the opportunity, and I apologize; I just get so passionate about our Nova Scotia wines.