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Minutes of Proceedings
By unanimous consent, David Anderson moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food hear from Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) officials on the Bovine Tuberculosis situation.
Debate arose thereon.
Francis Drouin moved, — Francis Drouin moved, — That the motion be amended by adding, after the word “situation” the following: “on November 29, 2016; that the representatives of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency accompany the Minister during the discussion of the Supplementary Estimates B 2016-17; and that the Minister and CFIA officials appear for 2 hours if possible”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Francis Drouin and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 9; NAYS: 0.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 9; NAYS: 0.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food hear from Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) officials on the Bovine Tuberculosis situation on November 29, 2016; that the representatives of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency accompany the Minister during the discussion of the Supplementary Estimates B 2016-17; and that the Minister and CFIA officials appear for 2 hours if possible.
Tia Loftsgard, Andrew Hammermeister, Guenette Bautz and Paul Glenn made statements and, with Marie-Ève Levert, answered questions.
At 9:47 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 9:53 a.m., the sitting resumed.
Keith Kuhl and Jacques Lefebvre made a statement and answered questions.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to its briefing on Bovine Tuberculosis in Alberta, the draft letter prepared pursuant to the Order adopted by the Committee on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, be adopted.
At 10:46 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.