The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 11:05 a.m. this day, in Room 269 West Block, the Chair, Paul Steckle, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, Charlie Angus, James Bezan, Claude Drouin, Wayne Easter, Roger Gaudet, David Kilgour, Larry Miller, Denise Poirier-Rivard, Gerry Ritz, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Frédéric Forge, Analyst; Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal.
Witnesses: Gencor Foods Inc.: Brian O'Connor, Executive Director; Mark Ishoy, General Manager. "Fédération des producteurs de bovins du Québec": Michel Dessureault, Chairman; Gib Drury, Member of the Board of Directors. Canadian Cattlemen's Association: Stan Eby, President; Brad Wildeman, Director, Saskatchewan.
Brian O'Connor, Mark Ishoy, Michel Dessureault and Stan Eby made statements and with Brad Wildeman, answered questions.
On motion of David Kilgour, it was agreed, — That the brief presented by Michel Dessureault be appended to today’s Evidence.
At 1:03 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Bibiane OuelletteClerk of the Committee