Madam Speaker, I am not from a grain area, I am from New Brunswick. But the member for Brandon—Souris is the only member of our party who is from western Canada, and believe me, I know about grain. I did not know anything before I came to this place, but I know now.
As far as the comment of the member is concerned, in my speech I supported the movement of grain in Canada.
I would also want to look at other industries. Hopefully it applies to all ports and all unions. That is my understanding. I do not know if it is his understanding. If grain is shipped through western Canada, through eastern Canada or wherever, farmers should be able to ship that grain through whatever means available, whether it be via trains or the ports. They are all federally regulated.
The comments of the hon. member are well taken. I certainly approve of that.