The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met in a televised session at 3:37 p.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Vice-Chair, Gerry Ritz, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, André Bellavance, James Bezan, Hon. Wayne Easter, Hon. Mark Eyking, Réal Lapierre, Larry Miller, Gerry Ritz, David Smith, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.
Acting Members present: Judy Wasylycia-Leis for Charlie Angus.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal; Marc LeBlanc, Analyst.
Appearing: Hon. Andy Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Witnesses: Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food: Christiane Ouimet, Associate Deputy Minister; Susie Miller, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Farm Financial Programs Branch; Danny Foster, Acting Director General, Business Risk Management Program Development.
At 3:39 p.m., Paul Steckle took the Chair.
The Minister made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.
It was agreed, — That the Committee waive further consideration of the nomination of John Core, Chairman of the Canadian Dairy Commission..
At 5:27 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Bibiane OuelletteClerk of the Committee