Traditionally, extension work—and we're taking a broader definition of “extension”, not only about how to grow things better but also about business skills, market information from international and domestic markets, new technologies, all these kinds of things—had been done at the provincial level, and there has been a significant drawback from extension by the provincial governments. We see it primarily as a provincial responsibility. But we truly believe in the federal–provincial partnership, in the federal government's facilitating that happening. Industry groups, of course, would be very willing to participate and partner in implementation.
On May 8th, 2007. See this statement in context.