Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food explained very clearly to the House yesterday all of the measures the government has already taken in this matter.
A few days ago, we put an additional program in place worth $500 million, which will lead to an additional contribution of 40% from the provinces. Furthermore, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Agri-Food have made available to the farmers interest free lines of credit of up to a maximum of $700 million.
I think these are very significant initiatives, since we have been aware of this problem for a long time.
I note that the opposition has not asked a question on this for weeks. It was the Liberal caucus on this side of the House that raised the problem.