It is important for my colleague to make these clarifications.
I would like to begin by thanking the witnesses for being here today and answering questions. Instead of asking a few questions on Prince Edward Island potatoes, I would rather like to ask some questions about the environment.
Unlike some other agreements, this one does not provide for any financial penalties if environmental regulations are violated. I would like to know why that is. We are wondering why there are financial penalties, but no environmental penalties. Are there any very specific reasons the department representatives could give me?