Yes, we want the government to be an equal partner with family farms. Family farms, as I mentioned in my opening remarks, are already facing death by a thousand cuts, be it from the rising cost of inputs, our international markets, labour strife across the country, increased taxation, changing weather patterns—you name it. The life of a farmer is more difficult nowadays than it ever was. That's why we're seeing 500 to 1,000 family farms lost in Canada every single year. If we keep going down this path due to increased government taxation and regulation, at some point in time, family farms aren't going to be the backbone of our agricultural sector and that will be a real shame.
On October 31st, 2024. See this statement in context.