Pat Finnigan at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On February 21st, 2017. See this statement in context.

February 21st, 2017 / 11 a.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Pat Finnigan

Let's not go there this morning.

Also with us today for our first witness appearance we have, from the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Mr. Frédéric Seppey, chief agriculture negotiator, trade agreements and negotiations, market and industry services branch.

Welcome, Mr. Seppey.

Also with us, we have from the CFIA, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Mr. Paul Mayers, vice-president, policy and programs branch.

Welcome, Mr. Mayers.

Finally, from Global Affairs Canada, we have Ms. Shendra Melia, acting director general, market access, trade agreements and negotiations.

Mr. Seppey, I understand that you will give us a 15-minute or so opening statement.

The floor is yours.

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