Howard Hilstrom on Speech From The Throne

In the House of Commons on January 30th, 2001. See this statement in context.

Speech From The ThroneGovernment Orders

January 30th, 2001 / 4:05 p.m.

Canadian Alliance

Howard Hilstrom Canadian Alliance Selkirk—Interlake, MB

Mr. Speaker, the member spoke of a modern society being built which all Canadians will be able to enjoy. Modern society is based on eating.

In this throne speech there is no mention whatsoever of a farm income crisis or of concrete steps being taken to reduce and alleviate the ongoing crisis. What is there by way of concrete steps to address the farm income crisis?

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