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House Hansard - 220

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 19, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, BQ)
  • Sep/19/23 2:40:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, those who are often forgotten, when we talk about groceries, are the farmers and processors. They are the ones who produce our food. Right now, they are not getting any support from Ottawa to deal with higher basic costs, for labour, for example. There is nothing for them to help with inflation and their record level of debt. There is nothing for them to help with weather-related damage. Then Ottawa is surprised when the price of food goes up. Will the government commit to supporting our farmers and processors? That is what will affect us at the grocery store.
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, BQ)
  • Sep/19/23 2:42:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this situation is particularly urgent, especially for fruit and vegetable growers in Quebec. The rains this summer have been disastrous for their crops. Produce growers urgently need the federal government's help. If the federal government does not intervene, some farms will disappear, and that will have an impact on food prices. Will the government act responsibly and step up to help our fruit and vegetable growers before it is too late?
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