The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 3:40 p.m. this day, in Room 371 West Block, the Vice-Chair, Gerry Ritz, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Wayne Easter, Roger Gaudet, Larry Miller, Denise Poirier-Rivard and Gerry Ritz.
Acting Members present: Hon. Don Boudria for Paul Steckle, Diane Finley for David L. Anderson and Kevin Sorenson for James Bezan.
Associate Members present: Rick Casson.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal.
Witnesses: Alberta Beef Producers: Arno Doerksen, Past Chairman. Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association: Kee Jim, Veterinarian, Feedlot Health Management Services. CropLife Canada: Denise Dewar, Executive Director, Plant Biotechnology.
Arno Doerksen, Kee Jim and Denise Dewar made statements and answered questions.
It was agreed, — That all amendments to Bill C-27 be circulated to Committee members and CFIA officials on Monday, May 2, 2005.
It was agreed, — That the Committee study Bill C-40 on Wednesdays, May 4, 11 and 18, 2005.
At 5:25 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Bibiane OuelletteClerk of the Committee