Mr. Speaker, the applications that have come in have not all triggered a payment. I would put to the hon. member that there is never a situation when 100 per cent of the applications for anything, whether it be this type of program or any type of program, have been accepted.
I have put criteria in place so that all farmers no matter where they live in Canada receive assistance, if they trigger those criteria. As I said, unfortunately the program cannot be all things to all people at all times.
The provinces have a role to play as well. Recently one of the provinces came forward with more support for its producers. Other provinces can do so if they wish and we would welcome those discussions with them.