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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 94
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 11:01 a.m. to 12:57 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Kody Blois, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Corentin Bialais, Analyst
• Daniel Farrelly, Analyst
Animal Justice
• Kaitlyn Mitchell, Director, Legal Advocacy
Canada Border Services Agency
• Graeme Hamilton, Acting Director General, Traveller, Commercial and Trade Policy Directorate, Strategic Policy Branch
• Cathy Toxopeus, Director General, Commercial Programs, Commercial and Trade Branch
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, Executive Director, Animal Health Directorate, Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada
• Dr. Rick James-Davies, Director General, Western Operations
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
• Shannon Nix, Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Branch
Equestrian Canada
• Melanie McLearon, Director, Marketing and Communications
Racetracks of Canada Inc.
• Katherine Curry, President
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the committee resumed consideration of Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts.

Graeme Hamilton and Mary Jane Ireland made statements.

At 11:08 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

Shannon Nix made a statement and, with Graeme Hamilton, Mary Jane Ireland and Rick James-Davies, answered questions.

It was agreed, — That Alistair MacGregor be permitted to complete his questioning time before the meeting is suspended for the vote.

Questioning of Graeme Hamilton, Cathy Toxopeus, Mary Janes Ireland, Rick James-Davies and Shannon Nix resumed.

At 11:39 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), the sitting was suspended.

At 11:43 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Questioning of Graeme Hamilton, Cathy Toxopeus, Mary Janes Ireland, Rick James-Davies and Shannon Nix resumed.

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $37,750, for the study of Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $39,750, for the study of issues relating to the horticultural sector, be adopted.

At 12:01 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:07 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the committee resumed consideration of Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts.

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Melanie McLearon and Katherine Curry made statements and answered questions.

At 12:20 p.m., John Barlow took the Chair.

At 12:24 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

Questioning of Kaitlyn Mitchell, Melanie McLearon and Katherine Curry resumed.

It was agreed, — That Leah Taylor Roy be permitted to complete her questioning time before the meeting is suspended for the vote.

Questioning of Kaitlyn Mitchell, Melanie McLearon and Katherine Curry resumed.

At 12:57 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Stéphanie De Rome
Clerk of the committee