Ruth Ellen Brosseau at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On November 29th, 2012. See this statement in context.

November 29th, 2012 / 9:15 a.m.

NDP

Ruth Ellen Brosseau NDP Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

I recently had the pleasure of meeting the president of the UPA, Mr. Groleau. A lot of people don't think it's right for the Canadian government not to be involved in risk management for our farms.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is asking for $28.81 million for programs under the Growing Forward initiative, including $10.4 million to minimize the occurrence and extent of risk incidents. Which programs aimed at minimizing the occurrence and extent of risk incidents will this money fund?

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