Agriculture committee  Mr. Berthold, let me start by telling you that the canola file arrived on the first Tuesday after I took the position. It has been a priority for me, and for our government, since the first day.

Agriculture committee  I sent a letter to my counterpart and I received a reply. This is done on a daily basis…

Agriculture committee  The reply is that we have to continue the discussions. We have discussions…

Agriculture committee  …on a daily basis with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Agriculture committee  I have had no discussions.

Agriculture committee  Absolutely.

Agriculture committee  That is looking at the situation a little simplistically, Mr. Berthold. There is a working group and I am working very closely with my government colleagues.

Agriculture committee  Your solution is quite simplistic, Mr. Berthold.

Agriculture committee  If you let me answer, I will be happy to do so. I am working closely with my counterparts in the provinces, with industry leaders and with farmers’ representatives. We have formed a working group and, together, we are assessing all the options on the table and the best ways to p

Agriculture committee  The decision of our committee is to not hold a political meeting at this point.

Agriculture committee  We have a committee that, I believe, represents the industry and the major stakeholders in this matter very well. In addition, we have an action strategy and we are following it. In Canada, we set ourselves apart by maintaining international trade relations based on…

Agriculture committee  …the international trading system.

Agriculture committee  There have been discussions at various levels.

Agriculture committee  As you know, Minister Freeland is responsible for diplomatic relations. As Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, my priority is to defend production—

Agriculture committee  Yes, sir?