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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 30
Tuesday, May 9, 2000
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 12:10 p.m., this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, John Harvard, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Rick Borotsik, Garry Breitkreuz, Murray Calder, Odina Desrochers, John Harvard, Larry McCormick, Joe McGuire, Dick Proctor, Gerry Ritz, Paul Steckle, Rose-Marie Ur.
Other Member present: Jake Hoeppner.
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of theLibrary of Parliament: Frédéric Forge, Researcher; Jean-Denis Fréchette, Economist.
Appearing: The Hon. Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State (Rural Development) (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario).
Pursuant to Standing Orders 108(2) and 81(5) (6), and its Order of Reference of Tuesday, February 29, 2000, from the House, consideration of the Main Estimates, VOTES (Agriculture and Agri-Food - 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35), and Part III - Report on Plans and Priorities.
The Secretary of State made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 1:30 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Eugene Morawski
Committee Clerk