Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd just like to state some of the facts here, because I heard some issues that were not factual. I just remind my colleagues that the House of Commons was able to pass Bill C-49 within two months. The bill was first introduced on May 16 and we got it passed by October 30—sorry, let me correct the record: it was by November 1.
It's been in the Senate for more than two months, and it's the charter relating to passengers. I remind my colleagues as well—and they have access to the blues—that 70% of the discussion is about what we're talking about today. I just want to put the facts in perspective.
Mr. White, I know there are some issues with Bill C-49, but I think we're striking the right balance. We've heard a lot about the winter. Bill C-49 wouldn't have addressed the winter issues.
What can government do better? I know you mentioned the advance payments program. Right now the discussion we're having is not going to help our farmers today. In the future, is the government providing enough steps to mitigate that risk in terms of cash flow issues? Do you have any suggestions for us that we could adopt today?