Pat Finnigan at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On April 30th, 2018. See this statement in context.

April 30th, 2018 / 3:30 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Pat Finnigan

I want to welcome everyone to this meeting of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are beginning the study on the advancements of technology and research in the agriculture industry that can support Canadian exports.

Today, from the Canada Grains Council, we have Ms. Krista Thomas. Welcome to our committee.

Krista Thomas is the director of plant innovation.

From CropLife Canada, we are hearing from Pierre Petelle, its president and chief executive officer.

Welcome to this meeting, Mr. Petelle.

We also have two substitutes on the committee, including Raj Saini.

We also have Mr. Larry Bagnell replacing Mr. Francis Drouin.

We'll start with our seven-minute opening statement.

Mr. Petelle, you can begin if you like.

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