The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 4:15 p.m. this day, in Room 269 West Block, the Chair, Paul Steckle, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Gérard Binet, Claude Duplain, Howard Hilstrom, Larry McCormick, Louis Plamondon, Dick Proctor, Gerry Ritz, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal.
Witnesses: Canadian Federation of Agriculture: Robert Friesen, President; Jennifer Higginson, Policy Analyst. Canola Council of Canada: Barbara Isman, President.
Robert Friesen made a statement and, with Jennifer Higginson, answered questions.
Barbara Isman made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:30 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Jeremy LeBlancCommittee Clerk