Mr. Speaker, I would like to point out to the transport minister that the highly regulated statutory freight rate system that is currently in place is exactly what is wrong with grain transportation. That is why there is a 4.5% increase in rates.
The savings from grain transportation reform would give farmers an average of $15,000 per year if it were deregulated. Why again is this minister and the Prime Minister willing to continue with the regulated freight system that is driving our farmers into bankruptcy? Let us see an end to it. Will you end it with your new legislation?