February 8, 1926 (15th Parliament, 1st Session)

Mr. SUTHERLAND (South Oxford):

Protection. I have heard the statement made repeatedly in this House that the people of Quebec were not asking for an increase in the tariff. I have heard that statement made repeatedly during this parliament. The Minister of Agriculture was pointing out the unfair condition which prevailed and had been urging this government to increase the tariff on agricultural products in order to protect the farmers against the disastrous competition from the United States and elsewhere.