The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met in camera at 11:15 a.m. this day, in Room 371 West Block, the Chair, Paul Steckle, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, Charlie Angus, James Bezan, Wayne Easter, Roger Gaudet, David Kilgour, Larry Miller, Denise Poirier-Rivard, Gerry Ritz, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal; Allison Padova, Analyst.
The Committee commenced consideration of a draft report.
It was agreed, — That the Canadian Animal Health Association be called as a witness before the Standing Committee of Agriculture and Agri-Food to discuss the current BSE and avian flu crises and future responses to disease outbreaks including planning and compensation programs.
At 11:35 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Bibiane OuelletteClerk of the Committee