THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Thursday, November 24, 2022
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met this day at 9:04 a.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Robert Black, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Black, Cotter, Duncan, Klyne, Petitclerc and Simons (6).

Participating in the meeting: Offah Obale, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the orders of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 and Thursday, November 3, 2022, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-236, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Employment Insurance Regulations (Prince Edward Island).

WITNESS:

Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association:

Ian MacPherson, Senior Advisor.

Ian MacPherson made a statement and answered questions.

At 9:37 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 9:39 a.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee resumed in camera to discuss a draft agenda (future business).

At 9:47 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Ferda Simpson

Clerk of the Committee