AGRI Committee Report
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Thursday, June 6, 2002 The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 9:09 a.m. this day, in Room 362, East Block, the Chair, Charles Hubbard, presiding. Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, Rick Borotsik, Murray Calder, Mark Eyking, Howard Hilstrom, Charles Hubbard, Rick Laliberte, Dick Proctor, Bob Speller, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur. Acting Members present: Rick Casson for Garry Breitkreuz and Odina Desrochers for Suzanne Tremblay. In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), Briefing Session with the Canadian Wheat Board. Witnesses: From the Canadian Wheat Board: Ken Ritter, Chair, Board of Directors; John Clair, Director; Rod Flaman, Director; Wilfred Harder, Director; Jim Thompson, Senior Marketing Manager for domestic and U.S. sales. Ken Ritter made opening remarks and, with other witnesses, answered questions. At 10:29 a.m., the sitting was suspended. At 10:33 a.m., the sitting resumed in camera. The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report on the issue of the future role of the government in agriculture. It was agreed, — That the draft report (as amended) be adopted. It was agreed, — That the Chair present the report (as amended) to the House at the earliest possible opportunity. It was agreed, —That the Chair, researchers and Clerk be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report. It was agreed, — That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request the government to table a comprehensive response to the report. It was agreed, — That a news release be issued. At 10:48 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. Suzanne Verville |