Now we'll address the third area, which deals with market access opportunities.
To leverage the trade opportunities currently available to producers, industry and government must invest in the development of a strategic market access vision for the sector. This would include a review of the emerging market opportunities and regulatory and non-regulatory barriers to achieving this access, and a comprehensive look at the infrastructure and broader industry capacity.
One example would be labour. The Agriculture and Agri-food workforce action plan is an example of how to meet long-term trade objectives. By strategically identifying how we can meet these opportunities, we can align efforts through clearly defined roles and timelines for all involved. The investments required to develop such a vision pale in comparison to the long-term benefits that would occur from the increases in tangible market access.
In closing, we want to assure you that the PEI Federation of Agriculture and our national partner, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, remain ready to work in collaboration in partnership with you to further the interests of Canadian farmers.
Thank you.