Mr. Speaker, the west coast fisheries report came out today and there is one statement in it that applies very equitably to agriculture and farming in this country. It says “Our fisheries and marine policy on the west coast is a perfect example of how Canada does not work, how unaccountable and dysfunctional our system of government can be”. If we get rid of the words “fisheries and marine policy” and replace them with “farming and agriculture policy” would the member not agree that statement is accurate when it comes to farming and agriculture in this country?
In the House of Commons on November 3rd, 1998. See this statement in context.