Chilliwack-Hope MP Strahl was again pressing the federal Liberals on behalf of the agri-food industry.

On Friday he was one of five MPs applying pressure in the virtual House of Common to find out exactly when dairy farmers can expect the compensation owed to them.

91裸聊视频淥ur dairy farmers produce the highest quality milk in the world, but recent trade deals have given away more of Canada91裸聊视频檚 dairy market to foreign farmers,91裸聊视频� Strahl said.

The dairy sector was promised a multi-year compensation package for granting market access in the latest trade deal, but they haven91裸聊视频檛 made it crystal clear when payments for the second year of the deal will be forthcoming.

The Liberal Minister of Agriculture, Marie-Claude Bibeau has been quoted saying that payments for Year 2 (of 8) for CETA and CPTPP compensation to under the Canada-European Union trade agreement (CETA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will be paid 91裸聊视频渂efore the end of the year.91裸聊视频�

Strahl argued that phrasing made it unclear if the minister meant December 31, 2020 or the end of government fiscal year, March 31, 2021.

91裸聊视频淭he farmers in my riding don91裸聊视频檛 need the Parliamentary Secretary to read them a story and give them the same answer he91裸聊视频檚 just given four times in Question Period,91裸聊视频� the MP said with a hint exasperation in his voice.

91裸聊视频淥n what date will compensation be paid to farmers across this country?91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淎gain, our government recognizes the crucial role supply management plays in keeping our rural communities vibrant,91裸聊视频� said Neil Ellis, parliamentary secretary, Agriculture and Agri-Food replying to the MP. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檒l always be there to defend it. That is why during the recent NAFTA negotiations we protected supply management from American effort to dismantle it.91裸聊视频�

The Liberals pledged to make $1.75 billion available over eight years, in 91裸聊视频渇ull, fair compensation91裸聊视频� and that promise is 91裸聊视频渇irm,91裸聊视频� Ellis stated.

91裸聊视频淎 promise made is a debt unpaid and it91裸聊视频檚 time the Liberals keep their promises to Canadian dairy farmers,91裸聊视频� concluded MP Strahl. 91裸聊视频淟iberals should keep their word and tell Canadian dairy farmers exactly when they will receive the compensation that they have been promised.91裸聊视频�

To watch the video of the exchange in Question Period, visit MP Strahl91裸聊视频檚 Facebook page.

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