Mr. Speaker, I also have a question for the Bloc Quebecois member.
In its proposal to the House today, the Canadian Alliance made no mention of agriculture. Agriculture is important to this country. Our farmers have experienced many problems, including strong competition from the United States and European countries, given the massive subsidies that are provided in the United States and Europe.
There is currently an agriculture bill before the U.S. congress, which would provide massive subsidies to American farmers, to the tune of $173 billion.
Does the Bloc Quebecois agree that agriculture must be recognized as an important priority in next week's budget? I believe that we need to stimulate the economy in the agricultural sector across Canada, not only in the west, but in Quebec, Ontario and throughout the country.
Does he agree with this proposal?