Mr. Speaker, we are working very closely with the Canadian Cattlemen's Association and all those involved in the beef value chain. I met with the beef roundtable.
The hon. member needs to know that the best compensation for our industry is an open border between Canada and the United States, and that is our primary concern.
The government recognizes the situation fully and we will be there with and for our industry in every way we possibly can in order to help all of us and our economy get through this issue.