MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1997
(Meeting No. 58)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
(Meeting No. 58)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met in camera at 9:45 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Jean-Guy Chrétien, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon, Julian Reed, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Acting Member present: Roy Cullen for Bernie Collins.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator.
The Committee considered its future business.
At 10:10 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1997
(Meeting No. 59)
(Meeting No. 59)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 9:10 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Cliff Breitkreuz, Murray Calder, Jean-Guy Chrétien, Bernie Collins, Harold Culbert, Wayne Easter, Jake Hoeppner, Jerry Pickard, Julian Reed, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Acting Member present: Leon Benoit for Elwin Hermanson.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: Jerry Pickard, Parliamentary Secretary; Howard Migie, Director General, Adaptation and Grain Policy Directorate, Policy Branch; Victor Jarjour, Director, Grains and Oilseeds Division, International Markets Bureau, Market and Industry Services Branch.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
Jerry Pickard and Howard Migie made statements and, with the other witness, answered questions.
The Committee proceeded to consider the Tenth Report of the Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure.
The Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met on Tuesday, March 3, 1997 and agreed to make the following recommendations:
On Bill C-72
That the draft press release be adopted, as amended.
That Western based organizations that the Committee has agreed to hear be heard in Western Canada unless they are willing to assume the costs of coming to Ottawa to make a presentation.
That the Committee invite the:
- Saskatchewan Federation of Production Cooperatives
- Pro-Canadian Wheat Board Campaign (Alberta)
- Catholic Rural Life Ministry
- Cargill
- «Union des producteurs agricoles»
to make a presentation before the Committee.
That, as a general rule, a single organization not be allowed to make more than two presentations to the Committee.
That individual farmers and organizations appearing before the Committee in Western Canada, be responsible to pay their own expenses to attend the Committee meetings.
That, time permitting, approximately 15 minutes be set aside for Members to question individual presenters in Western Canada.
That the Departments of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Health Canada be invited to appear before the Committee, after the Easter break, to provide the Committee with an update on the rbST issue.
It was agreed,--That the Tenth Report of the Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure be adopted.
At 11:20 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997
(Meeting No. 60)
(Meeting No. 60)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 9:05 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Jean-Guy Chrétien, Bernie Collins, Harold Culbert, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon, Jerry Pickard, Julian Reed, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Acting Member present: Leon Benoit for Cliff Breitkreuz.
Associate Members present: Marlene Cowling and Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Prairie Pools Inc.: Ray Howe, Vice-Chairman of Prairie Pools; Charlie Swanson, President of Manitoba Pool; Marcel VanDenDungen, Corporate Affairs of Alberta Wheat Pools. From the Canadian Federation of Agriculture: Jack Wilkinson, President.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
Ray Howe made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.
Jack Wilkinson made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:00 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1997
(Meeting No. 61)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
(Meeting No. 61)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met in camera at 9:30 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Jean-Guy Chrétien, Bernie Collins, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon, Julian Reed, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Acting Member present: Ivan Grose for Harold Culbert.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Resarch Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The Committee discussed the public hearings to be held in Western Canada from March 17 to March 21, 1997.
At 11:00 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1997
(Meeting No. 62)
(Meeting No. 62)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 8:00 o'clock a.m. this day, in the East Ballroom of the Lombard Hotel (Winnipeg), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Members present: Marlene Cowling and Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the University of Manitoba: Dr. Daryl Kraft, Professor. From the International Institute for Sustainable Development: Dr. Ed Tyrchniewicz, Senior Fellow. As Individuals: Dave Lewicki; Tom Labelle; Barry Bromley; Harvey Harland.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
Dr. Daryl Kraft made a statement and, with the other witness, answered questions.
Dave Lewicki and Tom Labelle made a statement and answered questions.
Barry Bromley made a statement and answered questions.
Harvey Harland made a statement and answered questions.
At 9:40 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1997
(Meeting No. 63)
(Meeting No. 63)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 9:50 o'clock a.m. this day, in the East Ballroom of the Lombard Hotel (Winnipeg), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Members present: Marlene Cowling and Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Manitoba Cattle Producers' Association: Marlin Beever, President; Elizabeth Sally, Executive Director. From the Manitoba Department of Agriculture: Honourable Harry J. Enns, Minister of Agriculture; Craig Lee, Assistant Deputy Minister. From the Canadian Grain Commission: Dennis Stow, Commissioner; Dennis Kennedy, Executive Director; Len Séguin, Chief, Grain Inspector. From the Canadian Wheat Board: Lorne Hehn, Chief Commissioner; Ward Weisensel, Head of Corporate Policy; Margaret Redmond, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a round table format, made statements and answered questions.
At 12:05 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1997
(Meeting No. 64)
(Meeting No. 64)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 1:05 o'clock p.m. this day, in the East Ballroom of the Lombard Hotel (Winnipeg), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Members present: Marlene Cowling and Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Western Canadian Wheat Growers' Association: Kevin Archibald, First Vice-President; Dr. Paul Earl, Manitoba Policy Manager. From the Keystone Agricultural Producers: Don Dewar, First Vice-President; Werner Scheurer, KAP Executive; Charles Fossay, Member of the Committee. From the Manitoba Pool Elevators: Brian Sanderson, Second Vice-President; Karen Roblin, Economy and Policy Analyst; Andres Bruun, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel. From the National Farmers Union (Region 5): Chris Tait, Vice-President.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a roundtable format, made statements and answered questions.
At 3:10 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1997
(Meeting No. 65)
(Meeting No. 65)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 3:20 o'clock p.m. this day, in the East Ballroom of the Lombard Hotel (Winnipeg), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Members present: Marlene Cowling and Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: As individuals: Andy Baker; Brad McDonald; Keith Proven; Brad Mroz; Bruce Medd; Ian Robson; Fred Tait; Eduard Hiebert; Grant Rigby; Alan Kennedy; Rosann Wowchuk, M.L.A. (Swan River).
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
Individual witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 5:25 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997
(Meeting No. 66)
(Meeting No. 66)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 9:05 o'clock a.m. this day, in the Regency Ballroom of the Hotel Saskatchewan (Regina), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Bernie Collins, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Members present: John Solomon and Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coodinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Saskatchewan of Rural Municipalities: Jim Hallick, Director for Division 4; Ron Gleim, Director for Division 2. From the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool: Marvin Weins, Director, Executive Committee; Mich Ozeroff, Director; Don Schmeiser, Manager, Economic Analysis Policy Development. From the United Grain Growers: Roy Piper, Saskatchewan Vice-President; Blair Rutter, Manager, Policy Development.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a roundtable setting, made statements and answered questions.
At 11:00 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997
(Meeting No. 67)
(Meeting No. 67)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 11:10 o'clock a.m. this day, in the Regency Ballroom of the Hotel Saskatchewan (Regina), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Bernie Collins, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Members present: John Solomon and Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: As individuals: Fred Harrison; George Hickie; Norm Colhoun; Henry & Joyce Neufeld; Bill Rees; Curtis Kuchinka; John Burton; Lyle Korneychuk.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The individual witnesses made presentations and answered questions.
At 12:25 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Marc Toupin
Clerk of the Committee