Mr. Speaker, there has been a great deal of focus on the effect that recent bad weather has had on our citizens, particularly our farmers. It seems that we pay particular attention when there is a sudden disaster like a flood, fire or ice build up from freezing rain.
I wish to draw the attention of the House to another weather related hardship. It is slower but equally devastating. Farmers in the north part of my Elk Island riding have been prevented from seeding or harvesting their crops for two years in a row because of untimely rains. Imagine the devastation of losing annual income two years in a row.
I urge the government to view this kind of disaster with the seriousness that it deserves and to extend much needed help to those needy farm families.