Mr. Speaker, I have listened with considerable interest as the debate has unfolded today. The Bloc speakers have been virtually unanimous in their support of supply management.
Those who are consumers have an opinion of supply management that is somewhat different from the opinion of those who are producers. It depends whether they are getting paid or are paying for the product under supply management. Supply management in any other industry would be considered price fixing.
Could the member comment on his perception in Quebec, leaving aside the relationship between Quebec and the rest of the country? Is it his opinion that supply management is a net benefit and, if it is not a net benefit, given that consumers are paying a premium for dairy products and poultry products their costs of living are greatly increased?