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Minutes of Proceedings

42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting No. 103
Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 3:59 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Presiding
Pat Finnigan, Chair (Liberal)

House of Commons
• Jacques Maziade, Legislative Clerk
• Philippe Méla, Legislative Clerk
 
Library of Parliament
• Corentin Bialais, Analyst
• Khamla Heminthavong, Analyst
• Wayne Stetski, M.P., Kootenay—Columbia
Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Wednesday, May 30, 2018, the Committee commenced consideration of Bill C-281, An Act to establish a National Local Food Day.

Wayne Stetski made a statement and answered questions.

The Committee commenced its clause-by-clause study of the Bill.

Pursuant to Standing Order 75(1), consideration of Clause 1 (Short Title), is postponed.

The Chair called Clause 2.

Clause 2 carried.

Clause 3 carried.

Clause 1, Short Title, carried.

The Preamble carried.

The Title carried.

The Bill carried.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report the Bill to the House.

At 4:15 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:19 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• David Bailey, Director, Plant Production Division
• Fred Gorrell, Assistant Deputy Minister, International Affairs Branch, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
• Kathleen Donohue, Director General, Market Access Secretariat
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to a briefing on genetically modified wheat in Alberta.

Fred Gorrell made a statement and, with David Bailey and Katherine Donohue, answered questions.

At 5:15 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Ariane Gagné-Frégeau
Clerk of the Committee