Mr. Speaker, these EI changes will have sweeping impacts on the agriculture sector.
The Conservatives are attacking communities that rely on seasonal industries, like fruit growers, horticultural growers, beef farmers, the fisheries and many more, and none of these farmers were consulted. When the minister makes major policy announcements without any consultations, she puts those very businesses and farms at risk.
Why did the Conservatives choose to ignore farmers and why did they choose not to consult with those businesses that will be greatly affected?