moved for leave to introduce Bill C-212, an act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act (audit).
Mr. Speaker, it gives me pleasure to rise in this House and introduce this private member's bill to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act audit.
Currently the auditor general does not have the authority to audit the Canadian Wheat Board. Over the years the auditor general has provided a valuable service to Canadians by pointing out waste in federal government as well as showing where Canadians have received value for their money.
This change to the act would not only provide for more trust but would also make the wheat board more accountable and acceptable to producers.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)