Thank you, Mr. Chair.
If you'll allow me, Mr. Chair, I'll make a quick a comment to the remarks that I think my colleague Monsieur Lemieux was talking about earlier—my colleague from across la rivière des Outaouais.
I find it interesting that $4 million is not seen as a good return on investment when, in a recession, these are areas and regions where jobs will be created. In an area like yours and mine, where we do see companies leave and cooperatives formed as a result, that does keep jobs in our regions at a time when we need them. And they do form because these jobs are leaving. That's why I think that $4 million, when you're making choices in a budget during a recession, is well worth the investment.
That's my little comment.
I will now move to Madame Bédard and Monsieur Riendeau.
I am pleased that the representatives from Agropur are here. The Oka cheese factory is located in my riding. It is a good example. The purchase of the Oka Abbey helped to create and maintain jobs in the region. This is a good example of what a cooperative can do and how it can benefit our regions.
Agropur is a large international cooperative that has been around for 75 years. It has remained competitive, as demonstrated by its growth and success. In your opinion, what role must cooperatives play in innovation within cooperatives and in the operation of the market?
Is my question clear?