Mr. Chair, I think Mr. Barlow's right that as a Parliament we have to look at these tax changes, and as a Parliament we are doing so . There is a consultation process. The finance minister will bring forth proposals based on the consultation. I've had the same concerns from folks, and that's natural: it's a consultation process. I've had a town hall in Richmond with the chamber. I'm going to have another town hall on matters concerning which farmers have come to me. We have discussed it, and we're going to see.
I also believe, though, that there is a division of labour. As Francis mentioned, it will be looked into at finance committee. Here at the agriculture committee, we're looking at something that we should be doing: we're looking at a holistic approach to our food policy.
I agree, Mr. Barlow, that we should as a Parliament be looking at it, but this committee should be looking at food policy.