Mr. Speaker, some very special guests have joined us in Ottawa today, young farmers from across Canada who are in town for the National Future Farmers Network, which is taking place today and tomorrow.
These young people represent the future of an industry that is a cornerstone of our economy and labour market and one that literally puts food on our tables.
Currently, fewer and fewer young people are getting into farming for a number of reasons including the significant financial investment needed to get started in this sector.
That is why the government is working hard to give our young farmers the tools they need to raise their families and achieve their dream of farming.
We are cultivating a réflexe jeunesse to ensure our programs are developed with the needs of young farmers in mind. We are working with young farmers to build a better future. We are listening and we are putting farmers first.