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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 70

Thursday, May 30, 2002

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met in a televised session at 12:19 p.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, Charles Hubbard, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: David L. Anderson, Rick Borotsik, Claude Duplain, Mark Eyking, Howard Hilstrom, Charles Hubbard, Dick Proctor, Bob Speller, Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.

Acting Members present: John O’Reilly for Larry McCormick and Odina Desrochers for Suzanne Tremblay.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), Main Estimates 2002-2003: Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 under Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Appearing: The Honourable Lyle Vanclief, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Witnesses: From the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food: Samy Watson, Deputy Minister; Diane Vincent, Associate Deputy Minister; Bruce Deacon, Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management Branch. From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Ron Doering, President; Dr. André Gravel, Executive Vice-President.

The Honourable Lyle Vanclief made opening remarks and, with Ron Doering, answered questions.

At 1:32 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Suzanne Verville
Clerk of the Committee