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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 31
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10:58 a.m. to 12:43 p.m.
In Camera
Presiding
Michael Coteau, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Clare Annett, Analyst
• Daniel Farrelly, Analyst
• Sarah Houle, Analyst
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the committee resumed its study of science in Canadian agriculture and the closure of research centres.

The committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "Science in Canadian Agriculture and the Closure of Research Centres".

It was agreed, — That the Chair, clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That dissenting or supplementary opinions be in Calibri 12-point font, left aligned, single-spaced, and be submitted electronically, in both official languages, to the clerk of the committee, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026.

ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

It was agreed, — That the clerk and analysts of the committee, in consultation with the Chair, prepare a news release for publication on the committee’s website and for distribution upon presentation of the report to the House.

At 11:24 a.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 11:44 a.m., the meeting resumed in public.

Agricultural Credit Corporation
• Jaye Atkins, Chief Executive Officer
National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
• Chris McKee, Senior Vice-President of Business Development
Union des producteurs agricoles
• Charles-Félix Ross, General Manager
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee resumed its study of business risk management programs in Canada’s agriculture sector.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 12:43 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Wassim Bouanani
Clerk of the committee