Pat Finnigan at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On December 11th, 2018. See this statement in context.

December 11th, 2018 / 8:45 a.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Pat Finnigan

We'll get going.

Thank you, all, for being here this morning. Welcome.

Today, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, November 1, 2018, the committee commences its study of support of indigenous Canadians in the agriculture and agri-food industry.

This morning, from the Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario, we have Mr. Jamie Hall. Welcome to our committee, Mr. Hall.

Also, from the Okanagan Indian Band, we have Chief Byron Louis. Welcome to our committee, Chief Louis.

We will start with an opening statement of up to seven minutes.

Chief Louis, do you want to get us going?

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