"Which I think is incredibly important. Maybe not so much in the mind of grain and oilseed farmers, but really I think for any part of agriculture that's more focused on Canadian consumers," added Robinson.
She noted it was also great to see some great discussion around environmental supports. "Great to see recognition from three parties that exemptions are needed."
In hindsight, Robinson said it would have been nice to have more discussion around trade.
She noted, supply management did come up.
"We recognize that in Canada, supply management is necessary and we think that we can continue to secure new markets without having to undermine that system and the controls that it offers."
The rapid-fire round also covered a lot of ground, added Robinson, including overwhelming support for what Bill C208 embodies.
"We're at a time right now where the average age of farmers is fifty-five, and we see that transition kind of inter-generationally," she said.
Also discussed during the debate was mental health, research and innovation, and infrastructure.
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