Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
The current government tells us that since it has been in power, it has provided $4.5 billion to the agricultural sector. On the other hand, you all seem unhappy. Can you tell us where the money went?
I have seen no changes in agriculture since I was elected in Ottawa, in December 2003; there are still problems. We're talking about the American Farm Bill. Why is it that we are not in a position to confront the United States, which is subsidizing its agricultural sector, just like the European Union? In Canada we are not able to subsidize. Why?
I would like someone to give me some answers concerning this problem. You have to define this. If you're saying that the United States and the European Union subsidize agriculture, why is it that Canada cannot subsidize it?
I would like to hear your comments because I am concerned about this.