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.