Wayne Easter at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On May 4th, 2006. See this statement in context.

May 4th, 2006 / 9:05 a.m.

Liberal

Wayne Easter Liberal Malpeque, PE

I just have a question, and it's really for Mr. Ritz.

There has been a fair bit of discussion in the media, and I did see you quoted as chair of the agriculture committee some two weeks ago in one of the papers. The view was that you were the Prime Minister's pick. I figure I will get it from you, but could we be assured by you that the direction you take will be from the committee and not necessarily out of the Prime Minister's Office?

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