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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 49
 
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 9:07 a.m. this day, in the Alumni Centre, Olds College, Olds, Alberta, the Chair, James Bezan, presiding.

 

Members of the Committee present: Alex Atamanenko, James Bezan, Hon. Wayne Easter, Roger Gaudet, Hon. Charles Hubbard, Larry Miller and Paul Steckle.

 

Acting Members present: Myron Thompson for David Anderson.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal.

 

Witnesses: Alberta Beef Producers: Erik Butters, Chairman; Rich Smith, Environmental Manager. Canadian Young Farmers' Association: Leona Dargis, Member. Wildrose Agricultural Producers : Bill Dobson, President. Western Barley Growers Association: Douglas McBain, Past-President and Director. Alberta Pork: Jurgen Preugschas, Chairman; Ed Schultz, General Manager. Agri-Trend: Robert Saik, President and Chief Executive Officer. Canadian Animal Health Coalition: Matt Taylor, Executive Director; Duane Landals, Director. Alberta Barley Commission: Darcy Kirtzinger, Policy & Research Coordinator.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study of Agricultural Policy Framework.
 

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That, the time given to question the witnesses be of 5 minutes per member.

 

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

 

At 10:31 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:42 a.m., the sitting resumed.

 

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

 

At 12:11 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Jean-François Lafleur
Clerk of the Committee

 
 
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