That's a great question, and this is not only for the farming industry but right across the supply chain.
We can look at farms and how the farmers operate. In B.C., as an example, right now there is a large group of hospitality opportunities because the hospitality sector and its employee base are leveraging CERB. They traditionally could be an option to move into the farming community to help with production and/or picking and so on. It is a disincentive relative to staying home, getting the money and looking at the future down the road.
As I mentioned on the mental health component, our bigger challenge is going to be taking out the actual cash incentive. The combination of a cash incentive and creating a safe environment is fundamental.
There is also the combination of protocols and rules that are in place in the transitioning and reopening of the economy at provincial and federal levels. How do we ensure that we have the appropriate protocols and personal protective equipment so that workers feel comfortable about applying for jobs and going back to work?