Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Agriculture and Forestry
Issue No. 50 - Minutes of Proceedings - Meeting of May 3, 2018
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 3, 2018
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met this day at 8:02 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Diane F. Griffin, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Black (Ontario), Dagenais, Deacon, Doyle, Gagné, Griffin, Maltais, Mercer and Oh (10).
In attendance: Aïcha Coulibaly, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday April 24, 2018, the committee continued its consideration of the subject matter of those elements contained in Part 5, insofar as that Part relates to farming of Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures.
WITNESSES:
Canadian Federation of Agriculture:
Ron Bonnett, President;
Myles Frosst, Consultant.
The chair made a statement.
Mr. Bonnett made a statement and, together with Mr. Frosst, answered questions.
At 9 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 9:06 a.m., the committee resumed.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, February 15, 2018, the committee continued its study on how the value-added food sector can be more competitive in global markets. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 47.)
WITNESSES:
Food and Beverage Canada:
Teresa Schoonings, Member of Board of Directors.
Canadian Food Exporters Association:
Peter Mulherin, Chairperson;
Susan Powell, President and CEO.
Ms. Schoonings, Mr. Mulherin and Ms. Powell made statements and answered questions
At 10:04 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 10:06 a.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee resumed in camera to consider a draft agenda (future business).
At 10:08 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Kevin Pittman
Clerk of the Committee