Madam Chair, I would like to thank the hon. member for his comments and his speech. I have had the opportunity to be in his fine province and even had a Newfoundland tie given to me years ago by a person by the name of Andrew Crosbie.
The last time I was in Newfoundland, I was there with my Food for Thought tour, and I met with some folks who explained the tremendous initiatives in regard to local food in St. John's. I am wondering if the hon. member is aware of the potential harm that this agreement could have to local food initiatives across the country.
As well, with regard to agriculture, is he aware that regarding the Canadian Wheat Board, the government's loan and initial payment guarantees for the CWB will not be permitted? This is article x3, page 267 of the agreed European text. The loss of the government's loan guarantee alone could cost farmers an estimated $107 million a year, and also, according to a document I have, there is a risk of an increase in contaminated imports because only after a problem has occurred can action be taken. That is article 9, page 45 of this agreement.
I would like him to comment on this, please.