Evidence of meeting #58 for Agriculture and Agri-Food in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was million.

A video is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

MPs speaking

Also speaking

Pierre Corriveau  Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management Branch, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Paul Mayers  Vice-President, Policy and Programs Branch, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

1 p.m.

NDP

Ruth Ellen Brosseau NDP Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

Again, I'm going to come back on PACA, because this is something that has been going on for quite a few years. I know it's something that's with Minister Bains.

Can you confirm that something will be done on PACA before summer, or will we have to wait another year, or maybe until the next election?

1 p.m.

Liberal

Lawrence MacAulay Liberal Cardigan, PE

I certainly appreciate your question, but you know I wouldn't be able to announce what somebody else should announce. I would love to be able to do it sometimes, but I can't do that.

1 p.m.

NDP

Ruth Ellen Brosseau NDP Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

Okay.

1 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Pat Finnigan

Unfortunately, that's all the time we have this morning.

I want to thank the minister for taking the time to come to speak to us today, and also all the federal people, Mr. Gorrell, Monsieur Corriveau, Madame Lyon, Monsieur Rosser, and Mr. Mayers. Thank you so much for being here.

1 p.m.

Liberal

Lawrence MacAulay Liberal Cardigan, PE

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

1 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Pat Finnigan

Again, we're looking forward to your next one.

Thank you.

The meeting is adjourned.