International Trade committee  I would say yes. Again, on the tariff front, there will be reduced tariffs, which will provide a higher net price to our bottom line. Just on that front alone, yes, it would be beneficial. Again, as you alluded to and as has been talked about here, probably the biggest barrier is transportation.

International Trade committee  We would be playing catch-up. If we are late to the game or don't sign on at all, we're going to face the same tariffs we have now, tariffs that would come off under the agreement. So countries that import our products, they're going to buy a cheaper product that doesn't have the tariffs we would have on our product.

International Trade committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to this committee for the opportunity to present to you on this important issue. My name is Kevin Bender. I farm in the west-central part of the province in the Bentley-Sylvan Lake area together with my dad, my brother, and brother-in-law.