AGFO - Standing Committee

Agriculture and Forestry

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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Agriculture and Forestry

Issue 7 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, June 13, 1996 (8)

The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met at 9:01 a.m. this day, in Room 505, Victoria Building, the Chairman, the Honourable Senator Leonard J. Gustafson, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: The Honourable Senators Anderson, Hays, Landry, Riel, Rossiter, Spivak and Taylor. (7)

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette and June Dewetering, Research Officers.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to its order of reference to study the present state and future of agriculture in Canada and to study the present state and future of forestry in Canada.

It was agreed -- That the Committee would plan the trip to the Canadian Wheat Board for the fall, after harvest time.

It was agreed -- That the Committee would plan the trip to Washington, D.C. for after the American Presidential elections.

It was agreed -- That Senators Gustafson, Hays and Spivak may attend the Winnipeg conference.

It was agreed -- That the issues related to the production of raw milk cheese products be followed over the summer with a view towards producing a report in the fall.

It was agreed -- To have staff inquire with national and regional organizations about the feasibility of a panel discussion on issues related to the cattle industry.

It was agreed -- That if the Committee heard from the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA), then the Committee should also hear from the Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) and user groups.

The Honourable Senator Taylor moved, -- That the Steering Committee be authorized to make all final arrangements for the fact finding trip on the Boreal Forest.

The question being put on motion, -- it was agreed.

The Honourable Senator Anderson moved, -- That the Chairman be authorized to report to the Senate and respectfully request that the Committee be empowered to engage the services of such counsel and technical, clerical and other personnel as may be necessary, and to adjourn from place to place within and outside Canada for the purpose of both Orders of Reference currently before it.

The question being put on motion, -- it was agreed.

At 10:15 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Blair Armitage

Clerk of the Committee