Finance committee  The first thing that comes to mind is market access, which is absolutely critical. The government has done a phenomenal job of going around the world and trying to open up markets for agriculture and other businesses in Canada, with free trade agreements. I really appreciate what the government has done there.

Finance committee  Thanks, Randy. I think the regulatory process is very important to agriculture and to Canada. Obviously, streamlining of regulatory systems around the world, and especially the U.S. and Canada, means the better we can work together. There is so much trade going across the border.

Finance committee  My name is Todd Hames. My wife and I farm 4,700 acres in the Marwayne area. It's about three and a half hours northwest of Saskatoon. I am representing tens of thousands of successful farmers for the Grain Growers of Canada, from Atlantic Canada to British Columbia. Today I will focus on public research and innovation.

Finance committee  Thank you for allowing the Grain Growers and me, a farm owner, to be here to testify today. I'd also like to give farmers' support to what CropLife's goals are. I think farmers do support what CropLife is doing and their goals of smart regulations and better innovations. I'd also like to thank the Harper government for the beautiful weather this fall for harvest.