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Agriculture committee I'd like my colleague Kristy House to start and then we will change roles during the presentation.
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee Thank you, Kristy. During the pandemic, agricultural sectors have continued operations as they were deemed essential. However, the majority of equine operations do not fall under the federal definition of farms and have had no choice but to suspend all business activities. Si
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee Please remember that the horse has been an important contributor to the building of our economy on every level, in agriculture, transportation, security and, nowadays, as a very successful representative in sport, all for our country. Horses have always served Canada. Now is the
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee Good afternoon, Mr. Perron. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, I missed part of your question. Would you mind repeating it, please?
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee I think it was another witness who brought up interprovincial trade, but I'd be happy to talk about the challenges businesses in different jurisdictions are experiencing, if I may.
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee In all the provinces, especially Quebec, operators, in other words, small equine businesses, are in dire financial straits. They're being forced to make agonizing choices: sell their equipment or their horses. They need their horses, however, to make a living. They're sending hor
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee It's absolutely time for the government to do more. We need immediate financial support. We mentioned that 60% of the businesses that responded to our survey are already strapped for cash to keep their businesses afloat. Owners are selling their businesses or closing their doors
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee As far as relaxing the requirements goes, we've spoken to Ms. Bibeau and members of her staff. They listened to what we had to say and were very receptive, but it's time for action.
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee That's correct. Training and competitions are allowed to resume. It goes without saying that physical distancing and public health measures will have to be followed. We are delighted that those activities will be starting up again.
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee Some aspects are definitely more challenging. Fewer participants or clients will be able to train or take classes. The costs won't change, but revenues are likely to be lower. Like all businesses, equine operators will have to incur additional costs so they can offer their servic
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau
Agriculture committee Exactly.
June 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Richard Mongeau