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Agriculture committee It's both, in that we're seeking an increase from the 70% to 85%, and we're seeking removal of the reference margin limit as well. As I said in my remarks, that one is fairly consistent among all sectors across the industry.
May 29th, 2020Committee meeting
Erin Gowriluk
Agriculture committee Certainly through the AGgrowth Coalition, which Jeff Nielsen, our chair, co-chairs, that's been an ask on the books for just over a year now. Farm circumstances across the country have changed over the last five years. As a result, we really feel the need now to see an increase of the 85%.
May 29th, 2020Committee meeting
Erin Gowriluk
Agriculture committee Yes. We've been calling for some federal leadership. We know very clearly that it is within the agriculture minister's mandate to address AgriStability in particular. I want to build on a point, if I may, that Mr. Perron made. I'm not an expert on supply management, but I think it's an interesting perspective that supply management offers a certain level of protection to the sector during times like this.
May 29th, 2020Committee meeting
Erin Gowriluk
Agriculture committee Thank you, Jeff. Now, for the good news. We believe there are easily achievable solutions to help farmers and to protect the Canadian economy. We have very specific, very actionable requests for you today. First, as a sector, we are asking for two critical changes to the AgriStability program.
May 29th, 2020Committee meeting
Erin Gowriluk
Agriculture committee Sure. Just to reinforce the comments already made by our vice-chair Shane Stokke, we support the provision currently in the act with respect to grain grading and the equity that it creates between the two countries. We think it gives Canada an opportunity to demonstrate that we support rules-based trade and that we're prepared to walk the talk, if you will.
February 20th, 2020Committee meeting
Erin Gowriluk