AGRI Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Liberal
- Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member
Conservative
Lisa Ashworth, Shawn Brook, by videoconference from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Devyn Brook, by videoconference from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Eduardo Huesca made statements.
Luc Berthold moved, — That the Committee resumes consideration of the motion moved by Luc Berthold on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Luc Berthold, Earl Dreeshen, Alistair MacGregor, Bev Shipley — 4;
NAYS: Pierre Breton, T.J. Harvey, Lloyd Longfield, Eva Nassif, Joe Peschisolido — 5.
The witnesses answered questions.
At 9:45 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 9:51 a.m., the sitting resumed in camera.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of the Supplementary Estimates (A) 2018-19, the Committee invite the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food to appear at his earliest convenience.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of mental health challenges that Canadian farmers, ranchers, and producers face: (a) each party send a list of additional suggested witnesses including their contact information to the clerk of the Committee no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2018; (b) briefs be accepted until Friday, November 23, 2018; and (c) the study be promoted on the Committee’s website and on social media.
At 10:45 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.