Mr. Speaker, discounting that rant, let me read a couple of quotations. Brad Wildeman, president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, said:
These measures address a real threat to the long term profitability of the Canadian cattle industry.
Jacques Laforge, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada, said:
The Government of Canada has really stepped up to the plate. This announcement confirms they heard dairy and beef producers' requests for assistance--
The Canadian Meat Council said:
Canada’s meat processing industry praised the announcement in the 2010 Federal Budget of initiatives that will ensure a more competitive cattle sector.
They all get it. Why did that member not read that page?