Before I touch on the issue of co-operative agriculture, I'll say that a lot of what I've heard today relates to a deficit of democracy in Guatemala and El Salvador. That issue in and of itself should be looked at and studied. I'm supportive of efforts at democratization anywhere. I've been on the ground in Guatemala, and yes, that country is experiencing a great number of issues. Certainly, democratic advocates have a right to appear in Canada and make their case, but I'm not so sure that issue can be looked at intertwined with the issue of mining. Those are two separate issues.
My view is that you might get much further in your efforts for democracy and human rights by focusing on dealing with the democratic deficit rather than by mingling it with issues related to the extractive sector. That's a separate point.
Can you touch on the co-operative model of agriculture? That approach to development holds a great deal of promise, and as I said, this federal government has contributed a great deal of financial resources that to local organizations, NGOs, that are working with peasant farmers in places such as Guatemala. The chair and I saw it on the ground. It has tremendous promise for the future of the country.