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House Hansard - 302

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 18, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 302 - Apr/18/24
Hon. Lawrence MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lib.)
  • Apr/18/24 2:32:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, of course, in the budget, it has been good news not only for Canadians but for farmers right across the country. For example, we are enhancing the livestock tax deferral program, which is a big asset when ranchers have a downturn with the climate, and also the advance payments program, with $250,000. All of these and many more are so important to make sure that farmers and ranchers stay on the cutting edge.
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Context: House Hansard - 302 - Apr/18/24
Hon. Lawrence MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lib.)
  • Apr/18/24 2:33:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am kind of surprised to get this question from my colleague, who is so interested in agriculture. Quite simply, when they were in power, they slashed half a billion dollars from agriculture and agri-food. They slashed $200 million from the business risk management program. All of these things are so important when agriculture has a downturn. We have reinstated the funds, and we will continue to support our farmers and ranchers right across the country.
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