Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Agriculture and Forestry

Issue 18 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, September 18, 2003
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met in camera, at 8:35 a.m., this day, in room 705, Victoria Building, the Honourable Donald H. Oliver, Chair, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chalifoux, Day, Gustafson, Hubley, Oliver, Tkachuk and Wiebe (7).

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Frédéric Forge; Jean-Denis Fréchette and Marc Leblanc.

Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee proceeded in camera for consideration of a draft report.

The Chairman made an opening remark.

The committee considered its business.

It was agreed, — That the draft work plan for the value-added study of the committee be adopted.

At 9:45 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

OTTAWA, Tuesday, September 30, 2003
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met this day in room 705, Victoria Building, at 6:25 p.m., the Deputy Chair, the Honourable Jack Wiebe, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Gustafson, Hubley, Ringuette, Tkachuk and Wiebe (5).

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Marc Leblanc and Jean-Denis Fréchette.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, the committee began to consider issues related to the development and domestic and international marketing of value-added agricultural, agri- food and forest products. (For a complete text of Order of Reference see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 18.)

WITNESSES:

From Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada:

Michael Presley, Director General, Food Bureau, Food Safety and Quality Team;

Lois James, Director, Renewal Programs, Renewal and Innovations Team;

Susie Miller, Director, Co-operatives Secretariat;

Gordon McGregor, Acting Director, Cross Sectoral Industry Affairs Division, Food Bureau;

Ralph McGiffin, Manager, Regional Adaptation Delivery, Program Team;

Gilles L. Rousselle, Acting Director General, Research Planning and Coordination.

The Deputy Chair made an opening statement.

Mr. Presley made a presentation and answered questions.

Mr. Hedley answered questions.

Mr. Gordon McGregor answered questions.

Ms. Miller answered questions.

Ms. James answered questions.

Mr. Rousselle answered questions.

At 7:54 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Keli Hogan

Acting Clerk of the Committee