I have something I'd like to add, if I may.
As the member mentioned, the state of dairy producers' incomes is an issue the industry is concerned about, as are all government stakeholders.
Falling incomes, however, are not solely the product of the diafiltered milk issue. It's one factor, but others have come into play in recent years. As you know, global dairy prices are at a historic low, so dairy producers all over the world are dealing with the same income-related issues.
The second consideration stems from how our system is structured. I'm referring to the fact that the demand for fats determines production value and is therefore creating a structural surplus of non-fat solids. In order to get rid of their milk, producers have to sell it under a class system that generates lower revenues. So that's another thing that factors into the equation.
The third factor is the drop in the prices set by the Canadian Dairy Commission early last year. In fact, the commission dropped prices in February 2015. An initial increase was introduced in February 2016 and will be followed by another on September 1, 2016. That won't completely fix the income problem, but it will eventually help mitigate the losses. As you can see, then, a number of factors come into play. That's why we are considering the full range of solutions to address the issue at a broader level. Measures can be taken to address the diafiltered milk issue, and steps are being taken by producers and processors to address pricing structure.
Other programs are also in the works. The consultations held in recent months gave government officials and policy-makers ideas on possible programs to help the sector cope in both domestic and international markets.