Thank you all for being here during a very difficult time. This is a very serious issue that the NDP takes seriously. We're hopeful that the government will start to move on it because time is of the essence—which we heard from you, talking about Mr. McClean being a few weeks away from seeding and the significant investments that you've already put into this year's season. It's not something you can roll back the clock on at this point. We really do hope there are some measures that are put in place to help you.
One of our members, Niki Ashton, is a member of Parliament for northern Manitoba. She expressed to me how worried she is for northern communities. I represent a rural riding, but in southwestern Ontario. We grow everything but canola. I recognize that northern and remote communities are especially vulnerable and farmers in those areas will be in difficult positions, too.
Mr. Ruest, you said in your opening remarks that the issue here is how we can get to the bottom of the contaminant allegations. I'd like to hear from you about how you think we'd go about doing that. Secondary to that, what has the government told you that they're moving on in response to how you think we come to an end to this?