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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 46
Tuesday, February 19, 2002
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 10:27 a.m. this day, in Davidson, Saskatchewan, the Chair, Charles Hubbard, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, Rick Borotsik, Howard Hilstrom, Charles Hubbard, Dick Proctor, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.
Acting Member present: Odina Desrochers for Suzanne Tremblay.
Associate Members present: Lynne Yelich; Larry Spencer.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed consideration of its study on the Future Role of the Government in Agriculture.
Witnesses: Panel I: From the Back to the Farm Research Foundation: Elmer Laird, President. From the Saskatchewan Eco-Network: Cathy Holtslander. From the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate: Arnold Taylor. From the Farmers of North America Inc.: Jim Mann, President. From the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities: Neal Hardy, Vice-President. From the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers: Glen Annand. From the West Central Road and Rail: Bill Woods. From the Saskatchewan Food Security Network: Karen Archibald; Don Korsick. From the University of Saskatchewan: Alex Livingston, Dean. From the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association: Dr. Curt Hagele. From the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Inc.: Terry Hildebrandt, President.
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
Panel II: As Individuals: Armand Roy; Vic Bruce; Ron Bishoff; Carol Husband; Warren Potter; Noreen Johns; Darwyn MacKenzie; David Orchard.
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 1:00 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 1:10 p.m., the sitting resumed, the Vice-Chair, Howard Hilstrom presiding.
Panel III: As Individuals: Hart Haidn; Marilyn Gillis; Bob Thomas; Percy Schmeiser; Wayne Zimmer; Lloyd Pletz; Ian McCreary; Darhl Vercaigne; George Turanich; Rob Goeres; Bruce Osiowy; Greg Brkich.
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 2:28 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Suzanne Verville
Clerk of the Committee