Yes, lies, Madam Speaker.
Other budget measures will also have a strong impact, for example the 30 per cent cut in the social safety net for farmers. The Minister of Finance opposite should listen more closely, as he is the one who will cut $250 million over three years. That, too, is a three-part program. If the federal government contributes 70 cents, will the $1.00 paid by the farmer and the province be increased to $1.15? I am asking the question.
I am also concerned about the closing of two of the seven research facilities in Canada. In Quebec, two facilities will be closed, one in La Pocatière and one in L'Assomption. That is terrible.
Of the $164 billion in this year's budget, $50 billion will be used only to pay interest costs. Let me give you an example of mismanagement.
On April 1, 1997, after investing more than $7 million in La Pocatière in less than 10 years, Agriculture Canada will close the experimental farm in La Pocatière, the oldest one in Quebec, which opened in 1910. They are closing it now after investing $7 million. Where is this government's vision?
In closing, I urge Quebec farmers, whether they are dairy, beef or pork producers, farrow or finish operators, to open their eyes and look at the Liberal government opposite that is treating them so unfairly and inequitably.