Public Safety committee  One example would be the farmers. We know that the farm economy is already weak. Profits are very low. If that port of entry closes, the only place they will be able to cross, depending on what is left open, will be the Saint-Armand/Philipsburg port. The problem is that machinery is not allowed on a highway.

Public Safety committee  They will have to dispose of their goods, give them away or do whatever they can. They will no longer have access. It's important to understand that we have a customs administration and, given our circumstances, we do not want it to be a wall. Thus far, it has been a means of trade and exchange, a benefit—because we have two cultures and two economies.

Public Safety committee  I just brought them to the attention of the clerk. I just presented them, and he told me I could deposit them down here so you could have them later.

Public Safety committee  Thank you very much for inviting me to appear today. My colleagues and other stakeholders have provided quite a few figures, but there is an additional factor that should be considered: the human and social consequences. My presentation will focus less on numbers and be more comprehensive.