Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  We have factories. We have to repair and maintain them and ensure that they have the most up-to-date technology. These are capital expenditures we make to invest in our infrastructure so that we are always on the leading edge and remain competitive. That is what we were talking a

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  A cooperative is an association of people who create a company to meet a need. The need may be economic, cultural or of some other variety. In the beginning, there is a connection if we consider the basis for the cooperative and the reason for its creation. Basically, members of

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  They are in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. They are in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  We receive a number of types of support but mainly support for provincial or national organizations, whether it be the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité or the Conseil canadien de la coopération et de la mutualité. As Ms. Ferland said, we contribute to the go

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  One of the great things about cooperatives is their sustainability, the desire to be around for a long time. Agropur wants to continue to exist for future generations, for our future members. It is important. Sometimes, we assess certain investments differently or with a more lon

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  Agropur is a cooperative. So we are talking about a people's association, which is managed democratically. It has a board of directors made up of members. The way the cooperative is managed is not different from the way another company is managed. However, certain fundamental va

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  No.

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  The source is not the same, but I would say that is correct. Ultimately, our members received a total of $230 million over five years.

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  It's more than that. I think it's 65%.

Special Committee on Cooperatives committee  I want to begin by saying that Agropur wishes to thank the committee for its invitation and its interest in Canadian cooperatives. I am a corporate secretary and am joined by Serge Riendeau, who is the president of Agropur's board of directors. I see that you have received our br