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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 33
 
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
 

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 9:05 a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chair, James Bezan, presiding.

 

Members of the Committee present: Alex Atamanenko, André Bellavance, James Bezan, Ken Boshcoff, Hon. Wayne Easter, Guy Lauzon, Hon. Carol Skelton, Lloyd St. Amand, Paul Steckle, Brian Storseth and Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac.

 

Acting Members present: Jean-Yves Roy for André Bellavance and Mervin C. Tweed for Larry Miller.

 

Associate Members present: Pat Martin.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal. House of Commons: Georges Etoka, Procedural Clerk.

 

Witnesses: Canadian Wheat Board: Ian White, President and Chief Executive Officer. Canadian Grain Commission: Elwin Hermanson, Chief Commissioner; Randy Dennis, Chief Grain Inspector for Canada; Jim Stuart, Director, Industry Services.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to a briefing on the operations of the Canadian Wheat Board.
 

Ian White made a statement and answered questions.

 

At 10:03 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:06 a.m., the sitting resumed.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceed to a briefing on the Kernel Visual Distinguishability (KVD).
 

Elwin Hermanson and Ian White made statements and, with Randy Dennis and Jim Stuart, answered questions.

 

At 10:58 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Jean-François Lafleur
Clerk of the Committee

 
 
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