Ray Orb, James Brennan, Paul Thoroughgood and Mark Brock made statements and answered questions.

At 9:46 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 9:51 a.m., the sitting resumed.

On motion of David Anderson, it was agreed, — That Kevin Sorenson, Martin Shields and Glen Motz be allowed to participate in the meeting.

Ross White and Warren Henry, by videoconference from Calgary, Alberta, and Brad Osadczuk made statements and, with Bob Lowe, answered questions.

Ruth Ellen Brosseau moved, — That, with regard to the issue of bovine tuberculosis in Alberta, the Committee convene a meeting as soon as possible and invite representatives of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and government officials to respond to questions and discuss related issues.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following recorded division:

YEAS: David Anderson, Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Jacques Gourde, Bev Shipley — 4;

NAYS: Pierre Breton, Francis Drouin, Alaina Lockhart, Lloyd Longfield, Joe Peschisolido — 5.

Ruth Ellen Brosseau moved, — That, with regard to the issue of bovine tuberculosis in Alberta, the Committee write to inform Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food of the issues heard during the November 22, 2016, meeting of the Committee and urge the Minister to take immediate action to address the situation.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: David Anderson, Pierre Breton, Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Francis Drouin, Jacques Gourde, Alaina Lockhart, Lloyd Longfield, Joe Peschisolido, Bev Shipley — 9;

NAYS: — 0.

The questioning of the witnesses resumed.