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Agriculture committee Absolutely.
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee When I first joined the department, it was a revelation to me, first of all, to see how much the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food was involved in international trade, but also to see how much it was linked to science and innovation. We really support these sectors in vario
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee That's right. It is administered by our regional development agencies. In Quebec, we still talk about EDC. So there is $100 million to develop or support innovative businesses in the agricultural sector. It's really a great opportunity for them that needs to be talked about.
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee Ms. Gibbons, would you like to clarify?
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee The projects I've seen recently—I've announced a few of them, particularly in the context of agri-innovation—often focus on environmental innovation, including reducing greenhouse gases. This matter is at the heart of the eligibility criteria. It's fascinating to see how not onl
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee The issue of intergenerational transfers has been a major concern of mine from the beginning. As a member of Parliament, this is something I hear regularly in the field. I know Farm Credit Canada is working on the file and thinking about different options. There is also work tha
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee This issue is of great interest to me. I launched Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy, so I was already on that path. I am surprised to be the first woman in Canada to hold the position of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. We all know how involved women are on
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee Yes, there is what is called the agri-diversity program, which aims to help diversity in all its forms. Maybe Ms. Gibbons would like to add information about another program I am less familiar with.
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee Yes. I'm the one who announced it. I had a memory lapse. We are talking about $500 million to help women entrepreneurs access loans, mentoring and skills development assistance. It's not just loans. We also want to create a whole environment to support them and help them develop
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee For young people, there is the agri-diversity program, among others. This morning, I met with 4-H Canada, a youth organization that develops leadership.
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee May I ask for a clarification?
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee Yes, I'm always listening to the floor, but are you talking about supply management like eggs and poultry?
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee Okay.
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee As you know, really it's Minister Carr who is in charge of that. What I know—
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal
Agriculture committee Yes. What I know, and I'll start with the partnership agreement—
May 2nd, 2019Committee meeting
Marie-Claude BibeauLiberal