First of all, I apologize to the committee if I left the impression that I thought we should be conducting a study. I would not have understood that the government would conduct its own study, consult with farmers, and consult with the industry before it made any amendments to the necessary legislation. It's clear, I support the motion, but if you wanted to add the words, “that the government consult all stakeholders and conduct a study and amend the necessary legislation”, I would be content with that. Failing that, I have no intent of our doing a study. We've already talked to the industry. I don't think we'll get anywhere talking to industry again and making any further recommendations. I think we've got to send the bold statement and hope that of course the government will conduct their own study that would include all stakeholders.
On November 16th, 2010. See this statement in context.