Mr. Speaker, I listened with interest when the parliamentary secretary spoke about the benefits of trade and that trade was the answer. I agree with him.
He then went on to state that trade brings economic benefits to the farmers and the sub-industries that feed the farmers. However, as he knows, there is a crisis in the agriculture industry. Would it not be prudent for his government to reduce taxes, as we have been calling for, so that there is more income in the hands of farmers and the farm supporting industries? We see this as a number one priority but the minister, in his economic statement, has totally neglected it. Perhaps he can comment on that.