Mr. Speaker, agriculture is one of the key drivers of economic development in many regions, including the Eastern Townships. Less than a month from now, Quebec farmers will begin their work, yet many of them are still waiting to hear that their requests to hire foreign workers have been approved. The Conservatives' amateur ways are threatening the harvest. It is not surprising that farmers are once again feeling betrayed by this government that promised to give power to the regions.
Will the Conservatives ensure that our farms can count on all the foreign workers they need? Those workers are essential to the farm operations.
The government has abandoned the regions. We will put an end to this devastation. We will put an end to—