Agriculture committee  We had a great conversation. I was the first of his counterparts he contacted. It's always a good sign to see how much Canada and the United States work together. We both emphasized how important it was to keep the borders open during the pandemic. In general, we understand that our food systems are very integrated.

Agriculture committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good evening, everyone.

Agriculture committee  We are committed to studying what level of rebate we should be giving to the agricultural sector for on-farm fuel. This is something we are looking at very seriously right now.

Agriculture committee  Yes, I did. He reassured me that he would be respectful of our international agreements and the WTO rules.

Agriculture committee  We would always be prepared to defend our farmers. He reassured me that he doesn't intend to have a fight at the WTO.

Agriculture committee  You're talking about the pieces of meat that they have to take away.

Agriculture committee  It would be a further step, but the good news is that this week we've been informed that the scientific community of the OIE, the United Nations organization for animals.... I forget the term in English, sorry. Colleen, maybe you can complete the name in English.

Agriculture committee  It has informed us that the committee is recommending that Canada get the negligible risk status. This is the first step. We will continue to get further in the coming weeks.

Agriculture committee  It does, a lot. As the federal minister of agriculture, my responsibility is around international trade, science and innovation, as well as support to farmers. I'm getting really interested in local supply because everybody is talking about that. Because of COVID, people realize how important it is.

Agriculture committee  Tomorrow.

Agriculture committee  I would say that I'm at the beginning of the process. It has clearly been identified as a weakness that we want to work on. It's also a shared responsibility. I've started a conversation with the Minister of Agriculture in Quebec, and he's also working on it. We'll have to find a way to see what's the best role that the Government of Canada can play.

Agriculture committee  I don't want to play with technical terms—

Agriculture committee  —especially not in my second language.

Agriculture committee  I'm sorry, but I don't want to play this game.

Agriculture committee  You can continue.