Mr. Speaker, there is no question that the government could very quickly ascertain who requires relief. I notice the U.S. secretary of agriculture is saying that the $2.857 billion support program coming into effect today will go exclusively to farmers who need it.
I disagree with the minister of agriculture when he says it will end up that millions of dollars will go to big farmers who basically do not need it. The Americans know which farmers require help and which farmers qualify. I am sure the Canadian department of agriculture can devise ways to ensure it goes without any great difficulty to the folks who really need it.