Thank you very much.
On Tuesday evening at the late show I asked some questions of the parliamentary assistant, the very questions you asked: Could the government do more? Had the programs fallen short? Was December 19 a cruel joke? Why is the province there and not the feds? I was told that it was well in hand; the funds were flowing; the problem was essentially solved. I find there is a great contradiction between what I heard on Tuesday night, which is in Hansard, and this, so I'm more shocked.
At this time, I think we really want to discuss solutions and that particular issue of discriminating against the family farm. I think many of us get into the business, as members of Parliament, to really protect individuals and the continuation of that business.
I'll also be sharing my time with the honourable member from Brant, who has a question too. If you could, address that part of it, and then the honourable member will ask his question.