The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 3:42 p.m. this day, in Room 371 West Block, the Chair, Paul Steckle, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, James Bezan, Wayne Easter, Roger Gaudet, Larry Miller, Denise Poirier-Rivard, Gerry Ritz, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.
Acting Members present: Merv Tweed for Larry Miller.
Associate Members present: Merv Tweed.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal.
Witnesses: Pest Management Regulatory Agency: Karen Dodds, Executive Director. Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers: Bob Evans, President; Jeff Kisiloski, Technical Affairs Coordinator; Steve Lepper, Member of the Board of Directors. Pest Management Regulatory Agency: Trish MacQuarrie, Director, Alternative Strategies and Regulatory Affairs.
It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food be granted a travel budget of $43,934.00 to travel to Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba during the week of October 3, 2005.
Karen Dodds made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.
At 4:43 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:44 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Bob Evans and Steve Lepper made statements and answered questions.
At 5:20 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Bibiane OuelletteClerk of the Committee