Last week, the committee heard from Charles‑Félix Ross, executive director of the Union des producteurs agricoles, who said: “Budget cuts and the closure of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centres are undermining the sector's ability to find concrete solutions to address climate change, improve practices and ensure the competitiveness of Canadian farms.”
Minister, do you have the same concerns as the representatives of the Union des producteurs agricoles about the competitiveness of farm businesses?