Mr. Speaker, on the issue of whether the roads are better than they were 10 years ago, they would not have been if his party had been in power because that party did not support the national infrastructure program. It did not support roads, sewers or bridges. That party opposed it. The answer is, if he thinks the roads are bad today, they would have been horrific had that party been in power. I also point out that communities in his riding supported the national infrastructure program at a time when, I do not know about the hon. member, but his party was saying no.
On the issue of agriculture, it is a 60-40 split. The fact is the provinces want us to give 100%. We have again announced giving over $5 billion. Agriculture is a shared responsibility, but we are coming to the plate with 60ยข on the dollar. He may want to ask his provincial minister of agriculture why the province drags its heels from time to time.
As for highway 1, I did not know that the highway system was the responsibility of the federal government alone. We have had discussions with regard to the issue of highway 1 and the Trans-Canada Highway in general. Again it takes two to come to the table. We often hear in the House about provincial jurisdiction. However it is only provincial jurisdiction when they are asking someone else to pay the bill.
On the crow rate, I have to concede to the hon. member that I am not as familiar with his particular situation. I would have to defer to people who are much more competent in the area of the crow rate than I am, but my understanding is that things have not been quite as bleak as may have been suggested. However, I would be prepared to hear further from my colleague.