I told you about the 127 dairy producers who were in my municipality in 1957. Note that today, 100 percent of the land is cultivated. There is not a single plot of land left. It is another kind of agriculture.
I would like to ask a question to Mr. Vandervalk. You said that you had no need for the government, but I understand that you were quite happy to receive a billion dollars from the department, and then another 600 million for risk management, not to mention the money available from the APF and loan programs. I believe that in fact, you do need the government. That is the government's role. I do not want to criticize you, but you do give out the impression that you do not need help from anyone.
It is all very well to say that we want to export and open up the market, but do not forget that if we do open the market, others will want to come into our country. That is why I believe that we must find the right balance. At the level of the Canadian government policy, we must be careful. If we open up the doors wide open, some will go out, but others will want to come in. I would like to hear your opinion on this matter.