Agriculture committee  When growers deliver to us, we fill out a grain receipt for them. It would immediately be entered into the system and insurance would be applied for. Failure to submit a load could create a problem, but I'm sure there would be a provision for that. So you'd be submitting your insurance.

Agriculture committee  Obviously we support the removal of patronage appointments. Qualifying for a job and doing the job is an important part of a job description in most fields of work, and certainly in the Grain Commission. I'm not saying we haven't had some very good commissioners, but in the world of today we should be moving toward a hired position.

Agriculture committee  Yes, basically on the cost to farmers. It always comes down to that. If the system isn't functioning, the farmer is the one who pays. So if the value of your grain is similar or the same...it's almost as if you age a bit and have a few wrinkles, you would be worth less under the grading system for people.

Agriculture committee  What you need from the bonding system is a level playing field for the industry. Right now, I'm sure there are still people in the industry who are unbonded and operating outside the law, as we did for a number of years. There are people who are bonded, like the larger grain companies.

Agriculture committee  Thank you very much for asking me here today. Some of you may know me. Gerry certainly does, and I'm sure David does. I've been a kitchen advocate for agriculture for many years, and I have a passion for this industry. I also have a passion for politics, because I recognize how both of them work together.