Basically, we believe that the government has little or nothing to lose by investing in farmland that will always remain in Canada and be used to feed Canadians.
Granting a loan would not be very expensive if we take into account the potential return on investment. Furthermore, it would provide financial security for the next generation of farmers, because they would know what payments to expect for the next 20 or 30 years. One of the major risks regarding the renewal of transfers is the cost of interest, and the cost of interest in 5 or 10 years. Having a low, fixed rate would therefore be very reassuring.