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Date: February 3rd, 2004 For release: Immediate
OTTAWA - Paul Steckle, Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce, and Rose-Marie Ur, Member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, commended the government for opting to call an emergency debate on BSE and its impact on the Canadian agricultural industry. This decision, announced today in the House of Commons, was prompted by a January 7th formal request from Mrs. Ur and Mr. Steckle. Ur commented by saying, "Canadian farmers in all sectors are feeling the negative impacts of BSE. As a government, and as a Member representing a riding in which agriculture is the primary industry, it is our duty to take any and all possible steps to make sure that the sector regains it's position as a world leader in beef production. This government is here for our farmers and I will continue to act in the best interests of the industry." Steckle further commented that, "the government has already begun to deliver on it's Throne Speech commitment to ensure that farmers have a seat at the national policy table. Today, our agricultural sectors are facing one of their greatest challenges ever. Without question, this is a national issue that deserves to be dealt with at the highest possible levels. We must make certain that all of our farmers, not just our beef farmers, know that we are standing with them during this difficult time. "
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