Agriculture committee  Specifically for countries...actually, I did bring some copies of the market access report that was done by Minister Ritz and Minister Fast. I would leave that, if you people are interested in it, for the committee. I think it's interesting. Our key markets, which we have reaffirmed with the industries....

Agriculture committee  It could be, for example, when we trade in livestock genetics. It could be semen, embryos, or live cattle. Often, they are looking for service—that is, the expertise on artificial insemination or other.... So definitely that type of technical expertise that would go with the sale is often part of the package.

Agriculture committee  Thank you for the question. Other countries are looking to engage in products from Canada. Is that...?

Agriculture committee  It can be across the board. Major sectors—

Agriculture committee  Grains, and I think you're looking at canola, wheat, barley. I think you're looking at our pork, at our beef. Those are the ones with the large stats, but I'd also just emphasize that fruits and vegetables going between the United States and Canada are also a big part. Those are really the sectors we would be focused on, the primary products.

Agriculture committee  We have equivalency agreements with the U.S. and the EU, and I believe also with Japan. These are areas that are clearly growth markets for it, so there is a great opportunity. Our industry is well positioned. Relative to your question on “buy local”, I don't think we have any specific programs.

Agriculture committee  In my opinion, the more there is discussion about questions of the Canadian food system domestically, the more difficult it is for me and others to have market access internationally.

Agriculture committee  I'm responsible for the Market Access Secretariat, so my focus.... But clearly, the products that we're selling around the world are of high quality and they're wanted. I think the investment that other countries are doing is clear, and there are areas that we could also be working on.

Agriculture committee  We deal with them in a number of ways. We deal with them directly relative to market access issues, but obviously the overall area of innovation would not be my specific area of expertise.

Agriculture committee  The introductory comments from Mr. Tierney were made on behalf of the three of us.