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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 15

Thursday, September 28, 2006

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 11:11 this day, in Room 701, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Gerry Ritz, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: David Anderson, Alex Atamanenko, André Bellavance, James Bezan, Ken Boshcoff, Hon. Wayne Easter, Jacques Gourde, Larry Miller, Gerry Ritz, Jean-Yves Roy, Paul Steckle and Hon. Robert Thibault.

Acting Members present: Gary Merasty for Ken Boshcoff.

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

Witnesses: National Farmers Union: Terry Boehm, Vice-President; Colleen Ross, Women's President. Western Grain Elevator Association: Cam Dahl; Wade Sobkowich, Executive Director. COMPAS Inc.: Tom Halpenny, Collaborator; Conrad Winn, President.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee commenced its study of Canadian Grain Commission.

Mr. Winn and Mr. Halpenny made statements and answered questions.

At 12:12 , the sitting was suspended.

At 12:17 , the sitting resumed.

Mrs. Ross, Mr. Boehm, Mr. Dahl and Mr. Sobkowich made statements and answered questions.

By unanimous consent, Wayne Easter moved, — “That, the Committee hold a meeting to study the situation of the Golden Nematode on Wednesday, October the 4th, 2006, and hold a meeting on Wednesday, October the 18th 2006, to study the Canada-United-States trade relationship and the Milk Protein Concentrates“.

By unanimous consent, James Bezan moved, — “That, the Committee holds two more meetings on October 3rd and 5th 2006, in order to hear more witnesses on its Canadian Grain Commission Review“.

Wayne Easter, seconded by Paul Steckle, moved, — "That, the Committee invite Ms. Mary Lynn Charlton, President of Charlton Communication, to appear to answer questions regarding any representations she may have received from the "government, MP's and others" to undertake a "propaganda" campaign on behalf of those determined to undermine the Canadian Wheat Board".

Debate arose thereon.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 7; NAYS: 4.

Paul Steckle moved, — "That, Ms. Mary Lynn Charlton, President of Charlton Communication, be invited by the Committee to appear on Thursday, October 19th, 2006 and; that the meeting be extended by an hour".

Debate arose thereon.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 7; NAYS: 4.

At 1:20 , the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jean-François Lafleur
Clerk of the Committee

2007/10/25 11:11 a.m.