Andy Mitchell on Rural Development

In the House of Commons on February 6th, 1997. See this statement in context.

Rural DevelopmentOral Question Period

February 6th, 1997 / 2:45 p.m.

Liberal

Andy Mitchell Liberal Parry Sound—Muskoka, ON

Mr. Speaker, the minister of agriculture has a significant role to ensure that the throne speech commitment to rural development is fulfilled. It is a very important issue for those of us living in rural Canada.

Would the minister tell the House specifically what actions he is taking to ensure rural economic development is pursued?

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