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House Hansard - 90

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 16, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 90 - Jun/16/22
Mr. Francis Drouin
  • Jun/16/22 9:29:54 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I want to thank my colleague for his question. The farmers who paid for fertilizer last year for this spring signed a contract. I do not think it is fair that they pay a 35% tariff. That risk should be on the distributor or company that did not buy or have the fertilizer arrive at the right time. We are talking about the 35% tariff. However, what would have happened if a ship had sunk? Other risks could come into play as well. Business relations fall to the provinces, and I know the member prefers it when jurisdictions are respected. Other distributors have rearranged their supply chains. Do those farmers, who may have paid a higher price, deserve a lower price as well? I, for one, would advocate for a lower price for all farmers instead of just offering something to farmers who used distributors that are paying the 35% tariff. In my opinion, it should go directly to the farmer.
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