| MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS |
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| Meeting No. 23 |
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| Thursday, October 26, 2006 |
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met in a televised session at 11:13 a.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Gerry Ritz, presiding. |
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Members of the Committee present: David Anderson, Alex Atamanenko, André Bellavance, James Bezan, Ken Boshcoff, Hon. Wayne Easter, Jacques Gourde, Larry Miller, Gerry Ritz, Jean-Yves Roy and Hon. Robert Thibault. |
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Associate Members present: Blaine Calkins, Barry Devolin, Ed Komarnicki and Myron Thompson. |
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Other Members present: Hon. Larry Bagnell. |
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In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal. |
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Witnesses: Fédération des producteurs de cultures commerciales du Québec: William Van Tassel, First Vice-President; Benoit Legault, Director General. As an individual: Wendy Holm, Professional Agrologist. Keystone Agricultural Producers: David Rolfe, President. National Farmers Union: Stewart Wells, President. Western Barley Growers Association: Jeff Nielson, President; Douglas McBain, Past-President. Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association: Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, President. As individuals: Carole Husband, Organic Farmer; Boyd Charles, Organic Farmer. |
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| Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study of Canadian Wheat Board. |
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By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That, the members have 5 minutes to question the witnesses. |
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The witnesses made statements and answered questions. |
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At 12:19 p.m., the sitting was suspended. At 12:23 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
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At 1:29 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. |
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Jean-François Lafleur
Clerk of the Committee
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| 2006/10/27 12:18 p.m. |