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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Agriculture and Forestry

Issue No. 49 - Minutes of Proceedings - Meeting of April 24, 2018

OTTAWA, Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met this day at 6 p.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, Doyle, Gagné, Griffin, Maltais, Mercer, Oh, Petitclerc and Woo (11).

In attendance: Aïcha Coulibaly, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament; Síofra McAllister, Communications Officer, Senate Communications Directorate.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 1, 2018, the committee continued its study on issues relating to agriculture and forestry generally. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 47.) Topic: The composting of cannabis residues and potential impacts on the environment

WITNESSES:

As individuals:

Mark Lefsrud, Associate Professor, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University.

Youbin Zheng, Associate Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph (by video conference);

Michael Dixon, Professor and Director, Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph (by video conference);

Deron Caplan, PhD candidate, University of Guelph (by video conference).

Topic: Regulatory framework regarding agricultural products used for cannabis production

WITNESSES:

CropLife Canada:

Dennis Prouse, Vice-President, Government Affairs;

Maria Trainer, Director of Regulatory Affairs.

Scotts Canada Limited:

Karen Stephenson, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Stakeholder Relations.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Lefsrud and Mr. Dixon made statements and, together with Mr. Zheng and Mr. Caplan, answered questions.

At 6:57 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 7:02 p.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. Prouse, Ms. Stephenson and Dr. Trainer made statements and answered questions

At 7:56 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Kevin Pittman
Clerk of the Committee

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