Mr. Speaker, what is it the Reform Party would like to see done first? Its motion reads that Canada should defend the interests of farmers by challenging the unfair subsidies and unfair trading practices of foreign countries, and that failing that it should come up with emergency measures to provide tax relief, lower input costs, reduce user fees and address the inadequacies of the farm safety net programs. Before the hon. member answers, I would like to know which one the party wants first. I would say that if there is no emergency relief right away, it does not matter about the first suggestion.
I do wish to remind the Reform Party as it so eloquently fights for farmers on the central Canadian plains, as does the NDP, we also have a crisis in farming on the east coast in Nova Scotia, particularly in the Annapolis Valley and the Musquodoboit Valley.
I wanted to remind the member of the crisis we are facing as well. I would also like him to answer the question I asked.