AGRI Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Liberal
- Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member
Conservative
Pierre Petelle and Krista Thomas made statements and answered questions.
At 4:28 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:32 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Jim Smith and Paul Thiel made statements and answered questions.
At 5:18 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 5:20 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of climate change and water and soil conservation issues, and notwithstanding the motion pertaining to the adoption of the report adopted on Monday, April 23, 2018, the text of the report be modified as instructed by the Committee.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of climate change and water and soil conservation issues, the motion pertaining to the title of the report adopted on Monday, April 23, 2018, be rescinded and that the report be entitled: "Toward a Resilient Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System: Adapting to Climate Change".
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of mental health challenges that Canadian farmers, ranchers, and producers face, each party send a list of witnesses including their contact information to the Clerk of the Committee no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018.
At 5:33 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.