Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Agriculture and
Forestry
Issue 31 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, April 13, 1999
(49)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met in camera at 6:20 p.m.. this day, in Room 172-E, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Leonard J. Gustafson, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Gustafson, Hays, Robichaud, P.C. (Saint-Louis-de-Kent) and Whelan, P.C. (4).
In attendance: June Dewetering, Research Officer, Research Branch, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to its order of reference to study the present state and the future of agriculture in Canada, consideration of a draft budget.
| Professional and Other Services
|
$ 18,600
|
| Transportation and Communications
|
$ 45,839
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| All Other Expenditures
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$ 500
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| Total
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$ 64,939
|
It was agreed, -- That the budget be adopted and brought to Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration for approval.
The Honourable Senator Daniel Hays moved, -- That expenses to send June Dewetering to Canada-U.S. meeting in May be covered by the committee.
The question being put on motion, -- it was agreed.
It was agreed, -- That the Chair be authorized to send participants on conferences after consulting the steering committee.
At 6:55 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, April 15, 1999
(50)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met at 9:08 a.m. this day, in Room 705-VB, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Leonard J. Gustafson, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chalifoux, Fairbairn, P.C., Gustafson, Hays, Robichaud, P.C. (Saint-Louis-de-Kent), Spivak, Taylor, Tkachuk and Whelan, P.C. (9).
In attendance: June Dewetering, Research Officer, Research Branch, Library of Parliament.
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Sparrow (1).
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
As Individuals:
Mr. Michael Cayer;
Mr. Lee Cook;
Mr. Bob Thomas.
From Agricore:
Mr. Brian Saunderson, Vice-President.
From the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool:
Mr. Marvin Shauf, Vice-President.
From United Grain Growers:
Mr. Blair Rutter, Manager, Policy Development.
From the National Farmers Union:
Mr. Cory Ollikka, President;
Ms Shannon Storey, Women's President;
Mr. Fred Tait, Vice-President;
Mr. Stewart Wells, Saskatchewan Coordinator.
Pursuant to its order of reference to study the present state and the future of agriculture in Canada, consideration of the effect of international trade issues on farm income.
Mr. Michael Cayer made a statement.
Mr. Lee Cook made a statement.
Mr. Bob Thomas made a statement.
Together, the witnesses answered questions.
At 10:52 a.m., the committee recessed.
At 11:00 a.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Brian Saunderson made a statement.
Mr. Marvin Shauf made a statement.
Mr. Blair Rutter made a statement.
Together, the witnesses answered questions.
Mr. Cory Ollikka made a statement.
Ms Shannon Storey made a statement.
Together, with Mr. Fred Tait and Mr. Stewart Wells, the witnesses answered questions.
At 1:47 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Blair Armitage
Clerk of the Committee