Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Finance's most recent budget contains important measures for our economy's three key sectors.
The Government of Canada will be spending $2 billion in the mining, fishing and agriculture sectors. By doing so, the government is honouring its commitments to the rural community.
In addition, let us not forget that the federal agriculture minister announced on December 10 that $900 million would be available over the next two years in response to a major concern about farm revenues.
The Government of Canada is also funding a number of programs benefiting the agricultural sector within the context of the safety net envelope.
The reason our government works for farmers is simple: the Liberal government believes there is a need to preserve and ensure the growth of agriculture in Canada, which is fundamental to our modern economy.