Mr. Speaker, as the global economy teeters on the edge and commodity prices plummet, farmers are feeling pretty cynical and very nervous. Farm prices are dropping and fear is rising. Farm incomes are falling by as much as 40% this year and farm leaders are pleading with the minister of agriculture to help. Farmers want to know if he is listening.
What is the minister of agriculture prepared to do to stem the looming crisis facing Canadian farm families?