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Agriculture committee Thank you. My second question obviously reflects other concerns. I know some have been addressed, but I'd like your take on this. We talked about the differences between 78 and 91. You brought out some positive aspects of UPOV 91. There are some concerns. The National Farmers U
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
Agriculture committee Thank you very much. We'll go to Mr. Atamanenko, for five minutes, please.
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
The ChairConservative
Agriculture committee Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Two questions in one day is not too bad. Thank you so much for being here, folks. We've been reassured by the minister that there's no concern with regard to saving seed. There has been some discussion, and I'm not quite clear on this in my own
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
Agriculture committee Now stocking and storing are synonymous things for the purposes of this bill.
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
Agriculture committee Thanks, Minister. You talked about the farmer's ability to save seed. I'm still not clear, so I'd just like some clarification. For example, when storing the saved seed, does the farmer need the permission of the holder of the plant breeders' rights?
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
Agriculture committee Does the breeder have the right to charge royalties as well? Obviously, he does.
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
Agriculture committee Would this bill also empower the government to remove, restrict, or limit the farmer's seed-saving privilege by passing regulations, something that can happen quickly and without public debate? I think this is one concern that some people have.
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
Agriculture committee Thank you, Mr. Atamanenko. Now we'll go to Mr. Hoback, for five minutes please.
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
The ChairConservative
Agriculture committee Thank you, Mr. Dreeshen. We will go to Mr. Atamanenko for five minutes, please.
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
The ChairConservative
Agriculture committee It's just like old times, Minister. It's good to see you here.
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
Agriculture committee Thanks for being here. Many have a concern about this bill. Certainly, as you're aware, the National Farmers Union is one of them. They've done extensive research and have flagged certain areas. I'd like you to comment on some of their concerns, because obviously, all of us here
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
Agriculture committee to welcome everyone, and the return of Alex Atamanenko. Thank you, Alex, for sitting in on the committee today. In the first round, Madame Brosseau, for five minutes, please.
October 7th, 2014Committee meeting
The ChairConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions. The first one is from the citizens of the Langley area of British Columbia who believe the current impaired driving laws are too lenient. They would like the Criminal Code to be changed to redefine the offence of impaired driving causing death
October 6th, 2014House debate
Petitions Mr. Speaker, the second petition is from over 300 constituents in the Kootenay Boundary area who call upon Parliament to refrain from making any changes to the Seeds Act or the Plant Breeders' Rights Act through Bill C-18. They call upon Parliament to enshrine in legislation the
October 6th, 2014House debate
Agriculture committee Thank you. I appreciate that. Mr. Easter finds himself in a tough spot. The tough spot he finds himself in is that he supported Mr. Atamanenko's bill at all of its stages. Mr. Atamanenko's bill ran out of time. Forget the fact that I can't remember the number of months it sat
March 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Pierre LemieuxConservative