AGRI Committee Meeting
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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to examine the Multilateral Agreement on Investment and its Impact on Agriculture.
By unanimous consent, it was agreed, -- That the Committee jointly meet with the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade for the purpose of receiving a visiting delegation of the World Bank in Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 24, 1998.
Witnesses: From the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food: Mike Gifford, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Market and Industry Services Branch; Paul Martin, Acting Director, Multilateral Trade Policy Division, Market and Industry Services Branch. From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade: John Gero, Director General, Trade Policy -- Bureau II.
John Gero made an opening statement and, with Mike Gifford, answered questions.
At 10:53 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
GEORGES ETOKA Clerk of the Committee
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