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Claude Guay Liberal
“We know high diesel prices are hurting farmers. World events are causing this, not just Canada. Other countries face the same high costs and supply problems.”
“Mr. Speaker, of course, we recognize that diesel prices are affecting farmers across the country and around the world. Unfortunately, that is the reality that has been caused by geopolitical developments. I mentioned my trip to Ireland with the European energy ministers from countries where agriculture accounts for as large a share of their gross domestic product as it does in Canada. They, too, must contend not only with costs but also with supply—”
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Mr. Speaker, of course, we recognize that diesel prices are affecting farmers across the country and around the world. Unfortunately, that is the reality that has been caused by geopolitical developments. I mentioned my trip to Ireland with the European energy ministers from countries where agriculture accounts for as large a share of their gross domestic product as it does in Canada. They, too, must contend not only with costs but also with supply—