Statement made on 29 June 2010 by Senator Robert Peterson
Hon. Robert W. Peterson:
Honourable senators, my question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate. Early summer was one of the toughest on record for those of us who call Saskatchewan home. I am happy to see that roads are being repaired and that the sun is shining in the Prairies today, but we cannot forget the plight of farmers who are extremely concerned about their crops for this year.
Honourable senators, last week I asked the Leader of the Government in the Senate for the government's plan for assistance to Western grain producers who are affected by the heavy rains and flooding. We have not received a response from the government and meanwhile, farmers are left to wonder if they will get help, how much it will be and when they will get it.
I ask the leader once again: Will the government commit to telling farmers what help they can expect before the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers' meeting in Saskatoon on July 6?
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