Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), general discussion of the regulatory system for biotechnology products and the opportunities that new technologies represent for the agricultural sector
WITNESSES:
Canadian Federation of Agriculture:
Sally Rutherford, Executive Director.
Consumers' Association of Canada:
Marnie McCall (Director, Policy Research.
Christine Mitchler, Chair, National Food Committee;
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada:
J.B. Morrissey, Assistant Deputy Minister, Research Branch.
Art Olson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Food Production and Inspection Branch;
Health Canada:
Paul Mayers, Head, Office of Food Biotechnology.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.:
Sarah Fiedler Thorn, Government Affairs Manager.
Bill Parks, President;
Lawrence Zeph, Regulatory Science Manager;
University of Guelph:
Larry Milligan, Vice-President (Research).
Signature Group:
Meg Claxton, President.
Food Production and Inspection Branch, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food:
Margaret Kenny, Associate Director,
Biotechnology Strategies and Coordination Office, Food Inspection Directorate.