Gerry Ritz on Questions on the Order Paper

In the House of Commons on June 3rd, 2013. See this statement in context.

Question No. 1313Questions on the Order PaperRoutine Proceedings

June 3rd, 2013 / 3:25 p.m.

Battlefords—Lloydminster Saskatchewan

Conservative

Gerry Ritz ConservativeMinister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board

Mr. Speaker, with regard to (a), the answer is yes.

With regard to (b), the study was prepared by SEPW Architecture Inc. through a specific service agreement with Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of AAFC.

With regard to (c), the study was completed December 21, 2012.

With regard to (d), the report detailed options regarding the Agroforestry Development Centre.

AAFC is currently considering options for the agroforestry science and research activities at the Agroforestry Development Centre in the context of future requirements for research in agroforestry at AAFC while ensuring prudent stewardship of public funds.

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