Mr. Speaker, under any scenario, funds will not flow to farmers before next March. By then the minister knows full well that it will be too late for thousands of farmers who face a genuine disaster now.
The minister hinted at some disaster relief 10 days ago at the United Grain Growers Convention in Regina but as anyone knows, you cannot go to the banker with a hint.
I ask again, when does the agriculture minister plan to announce a disaster relief fund to help desperate Canadian farmers?