The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 371 West Block, the Chair, Paul Steckle, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, Charlie Angus, James Bezan, Wayne Easter, Roger Gaudet, Larry Miller, Gerry Ritz, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.
Acting Members present: André Bellavance for Denise Poirier-Rivard.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal. House of Commons: Joann Garbig, Legislative Clerk.
Witnesses: Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Kristine Stolarik, Executive Director, Liaison, Preparedness and Policy Coordination; Mark McCombs, Head and General Counsel, Legal Services. Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food: Michael Keenan, Director General, Research and Analysis Directorate; Jan Dyer, Executive Director, Policy Analysis; Cameron Short, Chief, Agri-Food Support Measurement and Analysis.
The Chair calls Clause 1.
Kristine Stolarik made a statement and, with the other witness, answered questions.
Michael Keenan and Cameron Short made statements and answered questions.
At 5:27 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Bibiane OuelletteClerk of the Committee