The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met in camera at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 371 West Block, the Chair, Paul Steckle, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Charlie Angus, James Bezan, Claude Drouin, Wayne Easter, Roger Gaudet and David Kilgour.
Acting Members present: Diane Finley for Larry Miller.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal.
Witnesses: Canadian Federation of Agriculture: Bob Friesen, President; Heather Holland, Food Safety. Beyond Factory Farming Coalition: Cathy Holtslander, Project Organizer.
Cathy Holtslander and Bob Friesen made statements and answered questions.
At 5:07 p.m., the Committee proceeded to sit in camera to consider matters related to Committee business.
It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food be granted an operational budget of $36,000.00 for its study of Bill C-27.
It was agreed, — That the meeting of April 12, 2005 in relation to Bill C-27 be televised.
At 5:25 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Bibiane OuelletteClerk of the Committee