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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 4
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:31 p.m. to 5:33 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Michael Coteau, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Daniel Farrelly, Analyst
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $3,950, for the briefing on the impact of tariffs on Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $36,800, for the study of the government’s regulatory reform initiative in agriculture and agri-food sector, be adopted.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Robert Ianiro, Vice-President, Policy and Programs
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
• Steven Jurgutis, Director General, Policy, Planning and Integration Directorate
Department of Health
• Matt Jones, Assistant Deputy Minister, Pest Management Regulatory Agency
• Frédéric Bissonnette, Senior Director General, Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Association des producteurs maraîchers du Québec
• Patrice Léger Bourgoin, General Manager
• Catherine Lessard, Associate Executive Director
Canadian Cattle Association
• Dennis Laycraft, Executive Vice-President
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada
• Chris Duyvelshoff, Chair, Crop Protection
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee commenced its study of government’s regulatory reform initiative in agriculture and agri-food sector.

Steven Jurgutis, Robert Ianiro and Matt Jones made statements and, with Frédéric Bissonnette, answered questions.

At 4:34 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:42 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Léger Bourgoin, Catherine Lessard, Dennis Laycraft, and Chris Duyvelshoff made statements and answered questions.

At 5:33 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Wassim Bouanani
Clerk of the committee