Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to all the witnesses for coming to the committee and sharing your thoughts with us. I come from beautiful Surrey and so does Mike.
Mike, you have worn many different hats with your family being the pioneer family in Surrey, as you mentioned. Also in agriculture, you have seen your crop base changing from time to time. Now blueberries outstrip every other aspect of farming. You have also worn the hat in charity, and volunteered in many different organizations. Last but not least, your great-grandfather was the mayor Uncle Bose, and you have put your name on the ballot previously. I am sure you will do that in future as well because you've been involved on the ground.
You mentioned the turkey industry and how it's going to impact you and your farm. You have asked how the government can offer support.
If we look at the overall scheme of things, Surrey being the fastest-growing municipality in Canada, and you yourself always being in the forefront of public service, do you see the benefits that CUSMA will bring when it comes to small businesses, including women who are running the majority of the small businesses in Surrey, and the trucking industry, which is another key, and lumber, going back and forth to the U.S.
Can you give me your thoughts from a Surrey perspective?