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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 10
Tuesday, December 7, 1999
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 8:32 a.m., this day, at the Regency "A", Royal Oak Inn, in Brandon, Manitoba, the Chair, John Harvard, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Rick Borotsik, Garry Breitkreuz, Murray Calder, John Harvard, Larry McCormick, Joe McGuire, Dick Proctor.
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch - Library of Parliament: Frédéric Forge, Researcher; Jean-Denis Fréchette, Economist.
Witnesses: As Individual: Walter Finlay; Don Bromley; Harvey Paterson; Murray Downing; Bernie Sambrook; Bill Morningstar; Wendy Bulloch; Bob Brigden. From the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers: Ray Redfern, Past President; Bernie Thiessen, Past President. From the Anglican Diocese of Brandon: Malcolm Harding, Bishop. From the Accounting Firm Meyers Norris Penny: Douglas F. Stroh, Partner .
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study of the effectiveness of long-term safety nets and other national initiatives to provide the stability and environment necessary for stable growth in the agricultural industry.
Don Bromley, Murray Downing, Walter Finlay and Harvey Paterson made opening statements and answered questions.
Bob Brigden, Wendy Bulloch, Bill Morningstar and Bernie Sambrook made opening statements and answered questions.
Bishop Malcolm Harding, Bernie Thiessen, Ray Redfern and Douglas F. Stroh made opening statements and answered questions.
Open Microphone Session:
Alan Armstrong, Bill Bell, Jim Green and Don Hamilton each made a statement.
Kyle Cochrane, Gregg Fothringham and Ron Rutherford each made a statement.
At 12:00 noon, the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Georges Etoka
Clerk of the Committee