Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to give special recognition to Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers who this month are sending wheat flour to the maritime families that are coping with the devastation of the Atlantic fishery.
During the depression, Atlantic fishermen sent salted cod, fruit, honey, clothing and other items to western farmers, trying desperately to survive the devastation of their industry. The grain these farmers are donating will produce 50,000 pounds of flour, enough to make 95,000 loaves of bread. By donation the flour will be shipped east and distributed to needy families through the Newfoundland food bank.
It is wonderful to see grassroots Canadians pulling together in a time of need, especially when their political leaders continue to debate the future of Confederation.