Mr. Speaker, today the Federation of Canadian Municipalities released a critical report on the government's lack of action in rural Canada.
It states that over 50% of Canada's exports come from rural areas in terms of natural resources, agriculture and raw materials, but the wealth the government reaps is not benefiting rural and northern communities. Rural Canadians have to fight for what many others already have, from clean water to basic health care.
Why is the government not making a long-term commitment to rural Canada? Why is it taking rural Canadians for granted?