Mr. MacKay, you stated that the government was treating you like a ping-pong ball and that you did not know where to turn to next. Do not ask yourself too many questions: for three years now, all that it has done is table bills relating to law and order. In my view, agriculture is very low on the shopping list. There are a lot of farmers in my riding. They have not yet learned to shoot flies with cannon balls, but I believe this will soon be demanded of them.
I do not want to be the bearer of bad news, but I will nevertheless share some with you. Representatives from CN and the Canadian Wheat Board who appeared before the Committee told us that CN wished to close several transshipment sites and remove certain cars from trains.
I would like to know if your members will be affected by these closures and, if so, what effect this decision by CN and the government will have on production.