Merv Tweed at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On November 29th, 2012. See this statement in context.

November 29th, 2012 / 8:30 a.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed

I call the meeting to order.

Thank you, and good morning, everyone.

Welcome to meeting number 59 of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. Our orders of the day, pursuant to Standing Order 81(5) are supplementary estimates (B), 2012-13, votes 1b, 5b, 10b, and 25b under Agriculture and Agri-Food, as referred to the committee on Thursday, November 8, 2012.

I'll open the meeting by calling vote 1b under Agriculture and Agri-Food, just to open up the debate.

I'll welcome Minister Ritz.

Thank you for being here today. You have been an attendee here quite often, so I'm sure you know the routine. Please begin.

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