Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments of the hon. member opposite.
The difference here is that farmers in the west are open to the global impact of markets and farmers down east do not have that. We do not have the protection of marketing boards.
Yes, we are talking about farmers who diversify. They grow different crops, and not only cash crops, they also have cattle and hogs. But the whole bottom is falling out because of what is happening on the international markets.
The domestic market in eastern Canada is protected by marketing boards, but western farmers do not have that protection and safeguard.
I would state at this time, because of the circumstances, that the farmers out west do need help. It is a time of crisis for them and their livelihood totally depends on that help.