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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Wednesday, March 31, 2004

(Meeting No. 13)

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met in camera at 4:51 p.m. this day, in Room 362 East Block, the Chair, Paul Steckle, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Gilbert Barrette, Hon. Mark Eyking, Hon. David Kilgour, Larry McCormick, John O'Reilly, Louis Plamondon, Dick Proctor, Gerry Ritz,
Paul Steckle and Rose-Marie Ur.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Jean-Denis Fréchette, Principal; Dan Shaw, Analyst.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study of a draft report on the pricing of beef at the slaughter, wholesale and retail levels, in the context of the BSE crisis in Canada.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: Canadian Livestock and Beef Pricing in the Aftermath of the BSE Crisis.

It was agreed, — That the Chair, Clerk and researchers be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That the Chair present the report, as amended, to the House as the 2nd Report of the Committee.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

At 6:22 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Bibiane Ouellette
Clerk of the Committee