Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a few comments on Motion No. 6. The purpose of this motion is to add to transportation requirements for grain being shipped out of Canada the stipulation that unless an exemption has been provided for under the act which is already available, that the seller of the grain, the farmers in most cases, be provided with documentation stating the weight, dockage and quality of the grain. That is the intent.
There is a concern no doubt that when farmers load their trucks, as the hon. member just explained, not knowing the grade, the weight and the dockage then they are trusting that the people at the other end will give the proper payment for the commodity. That is a concern. Who would like to see a truckload containing $10,000 or $20,000 worth of commodity in extreme cases going out of the yard and not knowing exactly what they are going to be paid for?
However, I believe this amendment does not provide a solution. Instead, for farmers and businesses that are operating in this way with pickups on the farm or by producer cars, dealer cars, rail cars, it would make it very difficult if not virtually impossible for them to operate.
While I would like to know that every time farmers are shipping a load of grain off the farm they know they are getting paid for it, if we look at the practicalities it just is not possible. We have to recognize that. For that reason I oppose the amendment.