Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
We know that for years the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources has run a campaign of hate against the Canadian Wheat Board, the very board he took a solemn oath to uphold. That is one thing, but why does the minister himself betray the facts, even misinform committee? He stated before committee, “They've”, meaning the board, “always said 'now is not a good time. The directors don't really want to hear from you'.”
I have had three invitations from the board over three years. Why does the minister not tell the facts?