Thank you for your question.
You ask how FCC managers and employees are distributed. We have 103 branches across the country, concentrated by region. About half of our 2,500 employees are in Regina, and the rest are spread across Canada. These employees include managers. We've noticed in the past that the strength of employees spread across Canada is mainly in customer service positions. Employees often remain in their communities. You may also be aware that, because FCC focuses on the agriculture and agri-food industry, our branches are often located in rural communities. That's where we find our people.
The context of the COVID‑19 pandemic also gave us a better understanding of hybrid work. As a result, FCC has been fortunate to offer management positions outside our head office, not just in Regina. In the past, most management positions, beyond those that would have been in the regions, were in Regina. However, since the COVID‑19 pandemic, the trend has changed a little. It's allowed us to attract bilingual employees, because finding bilingual employees locally had become a challenge.