John Barlow at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On October 29th, 2024. See this statement in context.

October 29th, 2024 / 5:10 p.m.

Conservative

John Barlow Conservative Foothills, AB

Thanks, Mr. Chair.

I'm going to be splitting my time with Mr. Epp.

I want to start with Mr. Currie.

You mentioned the PMRA. We had CropLife here on the previous panel, and I didn't have time to ask another question, but I'm going to ask it of you. Over the next five years, $80 million has been allocated to the PMRA. We certainly heard how the PMRA is increasing the registration fees for plant protection products by 250% and about the impact that's going to have on Canadian farmers. Do you have an idea of where that $80 million is being spent, and is there some consultation happening with the CFA?

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