The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 3:31 p.m. this day, in Room 209 West Block, the Chair, Paul Steckle, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, James Bezan, Roger Gaudet, Larry Miller, Denise Poirier-Rivard, Gerry Ritz and Paul Steckle.
Acting Members present: Scott Simms for Rose-Marie Ur.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal.
Witnesses: Farm Credit Canada: John Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer; Greg Stewart, Senior Vice-President, National Operations; Jim Taylor, Vice-President, Venture Capital.
The Committee observed a moment of silence out of respect for the RCMP officers who were killed last week.
Mr.Ryan made a statement and with the other witnesses answered questions.
At 5:06 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Angela CrandallCommittee Clerk