Pat Finnigan at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On May 2nd, 2019. See this statement in context.

May 2nd, 2019 / noon

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Pat Finnigan

Welcome, everyone. We are starting the second hour of our meeting, which is open to the public.

This morning, it is our honour to welcome the new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau.

Ms. Bibeau, congratulations on your new position as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

We are also pleased to welcome Annette Gibbons, Associate Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food, as well as France Pégeot, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Welcome to you all.

Madam Minister, we will start with you. You have 10 minutes for your opening remarks.

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