Madam Speaker, I listened to the remarks of my colleague with great interest.
I come from a rural Ontario riding that has an excellent dairy industry. Speaking on behalf of the farmers, the dairy producers in the immediate area where I live, I am perplexed by the remarks that separation would not hurt Quebec producers.
The dairy farmers in my area feel very strongly that Quebec dairy farmers are enjoying a singular advantage right now and would look forward to an opportunity to compete face to face with Quebec as would be the case in the event of separation. There are farmers in my riding who are very expert in the dairy industry.
Does my colleague feel in the event of Quebec's separation that Ontario dairy producers would lose or gain? Would they produce more milk and get more money?