I want to point out that just prior to the pandemic, with the United Kingdom leaving it was really important for us to continue to negotiate, with all that was going on. Again, therefore, I emphasize my congratulations to all involved in getting us to this point, because 2020 has been a very challenging time. Within that context, we have to recognize that we were able to get to this point.
My understanding is that 98% of products that are being protected tariff-free between Canada and the United States, until such time as we get to the point of the long-term deal, which is going to be debated in the House of Commons.... This committee has always been proactive, and we've undertaken this really important work.
I have a few questions about this really important subject matter, because we know we are no longer going to be covered as of January 21, 2021.
One question I wanted to ask in particular was this. We had an earlier presentation from Gerry Fowler, from Manna International Inc. He deals in organic soybeans. I wanted to ask whether any of the committee presenters had any idea about how these particular soybeans would be treated under the current situation.
Gerry Fowler is from Sault Ste. Marie, but he trades substantially and has been doing so for 20 years with the United Kingdom and Europe, in particular in organic-certified soybeans that are non-genetically modified. It's quite a niche market. He represents a number of farmers across Canada who are exporting into the United Kingdom.
Through you, Madam Chair, to our presenter perhaps from the agricultural group, I'll ask if they have any information on this. If they don't, they can provide it to me later.