Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance.
The Americans have just added another $73.5 billion to their farm bill which now totals $180 billion in subsidies over 10 years. This is devastating for the farmers of Canada and harmful to the national economy.
Today the provincial agriculture ministers are in Ottawa. They are asking the federal government for $1.3 billion in support.
Will the Minister of Finance stop hiding behind the WTO and provide that support for Canadian farmers now? They need that support and need it desperately.