Quebec has also recently renewed its commitment to the ASRA program, while addressing some of the program's shortcomings. Grain farmers are grateful that they have such supportive partners in the Ontario and Quebec governments for these needed programs. However, the federal component is still missing from both programs and is a critical component to making RMP, ASRA, and other regional programs work effectively. Like all long-term farm programs, we need the participation of the federal government to be truly effective.
On October 19th, 2010. See this statement in context.