Mr. Speaker, I understand that time is short and in order to deal with this issue might take more time than is available right now.
The budget indicated that in order to obtain the advantage of a capital gains tax treatment as well as for other reasons that the $1.6 billion payment would be directed toward farmland owners. We also indicated a flexibility in wanting to hear from farmers and farm organizations about their preferences on that subject matter.
The consultations with farmers and farm organizations have been ongoing for the last two or three weeks. I expect to conclude them probably this week. I hope to be in a position to provide definitive direction on that question after the end of this week.