Mr. Lemieux and Mr. Tougas, thank you for being here. I know that you are planning a very important conference, which will take place in a few days. And elections for the presidency will also be happening soon. I am sure that makes things all the more stressful for you, but it is still very important for us to hear what you have to say. Thank you very much.
Whether you like it or not, every time there is an election, whether in Quebec or Ottawa, you have to follow what goes on very closely and listen to what the parties are saying about agriculture. As representatives of the UPA, you follow what goes on, but you also question politicians about the measures they plan to use to address your concerns. I had the opportunity to meet you a few times on the campaign trail.
My question is about the AgriFlex program. As a member of the Bloc Québécois, I may not be objective. During the election campaign, I ran against the Conservatives, the Liberals and the NDP. I really got the sense that the Conservatives were promising a real AgriFlex program, as put forward by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, a program that included risk management.
Seeing as you are not affiliated with any political party, I would like to know whether, during the September 2008 election campaign, you also got the sense that the AgriFlex program would truly be flexible, as put forward by the CFA?