Pat Finnigan at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On January 31st, 2019. See this statement in context.

January 31st, 2019 / 11 a.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Pat Finnigan

Good morning, everyone, and welcome. This is our first meeting.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are studying the support for indigenous Canadians in the agriculture and agri-food industry.

I want to welcome, from the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Mr. Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Strategic Policy Branch. Thanks for being here again. We appreciate it.

I'd also like to welcome Jane Taylor, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Programs Branch; Brian T. Gray, Champion, Indigenous Network Circle, and Assistant Deputy Minister for the Science and Technology Branch; and Mervin Traverse, Department Elder.

We'll start with opening statements of up to seven minutes.

Mr. Rosser, I believe you will start.

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