During my own consultations over the past weeks, I heard a lot of small farm owners express grave concerns as to the next generation of farmers. You raised that issue. There is indeed a problem. I was told that these measures could in fact hinder the transfer of a farm to a family member.
Does the UPA feel that it is important that Quebec farmers be able to pass on their farm to a member of that same family? Those who live in the regions know what goes on. They know the families in the area, and which young people actually want to take over the farm. This is important, and access to the products produced by regional farms is what ensures, in part, the survival of our public markets in various regions.