AGRI Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Liberal
- Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member
Conservative
It was agreed, — That the Committee travel to Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Guelph, Ontario, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Vancouver, British Columbia, from Sunday, May 6, 2018 to Thursday, May 10, 2018, in relation to its study on advancements of technology and research in the agriculture industry that can support Canadian exports, and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.
It was agreed, — That, for the study of advancements of technology and research in the agriculture industry that can support Canadian exports, the witnesses be organized into panels by the Clerk and the analysts, in consultation with the Chair, with the goal of grouping them according to the following topics: transport, meats, protein substitutes, food processing, grains and oilseeds, and technology and equipment.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of the Main Estimates 2018-19, the Committee invite the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food to appear at his earliest convenience.
The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report.
At 5:20 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.