Mr. Speaker, certainly it is very unfortunate about the conditions our western neighbours are putting up with in regard to the pastures, but this year for the first time in history two million acres of pasture can be insured under crop insurance. That is a federal-provincial program. I certainly encourage all the ranchers to enlist in the program.
Also, the order in council on Friday approved a transfer to the Alberta treasury of its balance of the $500 million. This $126 million is available today.