MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997
(Meeting No. 68)
(Meeting No. 68)
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The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 1:30 o'clock a.m. this day, in the Regency Ballroom of the Hotel Saskatchewan (Regina), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Bernie Collins, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Catholic Rural Life Ministry: Paul J. Brassard, Coordinator; Ed Bespalko, Farmer; Norm Bray, Farmer/Consultant; Walter Nesbit, Farmer; G. Burton, Farmer. From the Organic Special Products Group: John Husband, President. From the Back to the Farm Research Foundation: Elmer Laird, President; Henry Lorenzen, Consultant for the Foundation. From the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture and Food: Honourable Eric Upshall, Minister of Agriculture; Dr. Murray McLaughlin, Deputy Minister; James Stalwick, Coordinator, Policy Relations Unit. As an indivdual: Ken Sigurdson.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a roundtable setting, made statements and answered questions.
Ken Sigurdson made a statement and answered questions.
The Minister made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.
At 4:05 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997
(Meeting No. 69)
(Meeting No. 69)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 9:00 o'clock a.m. this day, in the Adam Ballroom of the Delta Bessborough (Saskatoon), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Bernie Collins, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Saskatchewan Women's Agricultural Network: Noreen Johns, Executive Secretary; Elaine Meachem, Director. From the University of Saskatchewan: Murray Fulton, Professor. From the National Farmers Union: Nettie Wiebe, President; Darrin Qualman, Executive Secretary.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a round table setting, made statements and answered questions.
At 10:45 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997
(Meeting No. 70)
(Meeting No. 70)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 10:45 o'clock a.m. this day, in the Adam Ballroom of the Delta Bessborough (Saskatoon), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Bernie Collins, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Registered Organic Production Marketing Cooperatives: Walter Nisbet, President. From Citizens Concerned about Free Trade: David Orchard, President. From Concerned Farmers Saving the Canadian Wheat Board: Ray Ryland, Member; John Lloyd, Member; George Siemens, Member; Marvin White, Member.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a round table setting, made statements and answered questions.
At 12:25 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997
(Meeting No. 71)
(Meeting No. 71)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 1:35 o'clock p.m. this day, in the Adam Ballroom of the Delta Bessborough (Saskatoon), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Bernie Collins, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator, Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Wheat Board Advisory Committee: John Clair, Chairman; Terry Hanson, Vice-Chairman. From the Saskatchewan Federation of Production Cooperatives: Dan Zazelenchuk, Director; Bill Rosher, Secretary-Treasurer. From the Canadian Organic Certification Cooperatives: Ken De Mong, Board Member.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a round table setting, made statements and answered questions.
At 3:05 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997
(Meeting No. 72)
(Meeting No. 72)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 3:15 o'clock p.m. this day, in the Adam Ballroom Delta Bessborough (Saskatoon), the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Bernie Collins, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Jake Hoeppner, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: As Individuals: Glen McGlaughlin; Leo Kurtenbach; David Bailey; Greg McIntyre; Donald Kelsey; Lyle Knutson; Frank Orosz; Roy Atkinson; Eldon Funk; Roy Wudrick.
In accordance with its Order of reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The individual witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 5:00 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Marc Toupin
Clerk of the Committee
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997
(Meeting No. 73)
(Meeting No. 73)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 8:30 o'clock a.m. this day, in the McLeod Hall of the Calgary Convention Centre, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Cliff Breitkreuz, Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Leon Benoit.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Alberta Cattle Commission: Dale Wilson, Vice-Chair. From the Canadian Cattlemen's Association: John Prentice, Director; Gloria Jewison, Research Analyst. From the Alberta Department of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development: Walter Paszkowski, Minister; Doug Radke, Deputy Minister. From the Western Canadian Stock Growers' Association: Gary McMorris, Director; Norm Ward, President; David Foat, Past President.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a round table setting, made statements and answered questions.
At 10:20 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997
(Meeting No. 74)
(Meeting No. 74)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 10:30 o'clock a.m. this day, in the McLeod Hall of the Calgary Convention Centre, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Cliff Breitkreuz, Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Leon Benoit.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Wild Rose Agricultural Producers: Alan Holt, President; Robert Filkohazy, Board Member. From the Western Canadian Barley Growers' Association: Greg Rockafellow, Vice-President; Doug Robertson, Alberta Vice-President. From the Alberta Soft Wheat Producers' Commission: Andy Kovacs, Executive Director; Peter Pepneck, Marketing Chairman; Arthur E. Eckert, President; John Van Tryp, Director. From the Alberta Barley Commission: Clifton G. Foster, General Manager; Brian Kriz, Chairman; Tim Harvie, Past Chair.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a round table setting, made statements and answered questions.
At 12:15 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Martine Bresson
A/Committee Clerk
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997
(Meeting No. 75)
(Meeting No. 75)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 1:30 o'clock p.m. this day, in the McLeod Hall of the Calgary Convention Centre, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Leon Benoit.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Pro-Canadian Wheat Board Campaign (Alberta): Ken Larsen, President; Steve Bothi, Member. From the University of California: Dr. Colin Carter, Professor. From the Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission: Ike Lanier, Past President; Bryan Noble, Chairman. From the Sustainable Agriculture Association: Raphaël Thierrin, President; Dwayne Smith, Past President.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a round table setting, made statements and answered questions.
At 3:15 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997
(Meeting No. 76)
(Meeting No. 76)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 3:30 o'clock p.m. this day, in the McLeod Hall of the Calgary Convention Centre, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Associate Member present: Leon Benoit.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: As individuals: Dale Fankhanel; Jim Ness; Tom Jackson; Douglas Christie, Lawyer; George Calvin; Thomas Woolley; Earl Rasmuson.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The individual witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 4:30 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1997
(Meeting No. 77)
(Meeting No. 77)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 8:30 o'clock a.m. this day, in the Cedar I Room in the Grande Prairie Inn, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon, Rose-Marie Ur and Lyle Vanclief.
Acting Member present: Charlie Penson for Cliff Breitkreuz.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Alberta Grain Commission: Gilbert Balderston, Committee Member; Glen Goertzon, Committee Member; David Walker, Executive Director. From the Western Canadian Wheat Growers' Association: Leo Meyer, Director. From the Prairie Centre: Kevin Avram, Economist.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The witnesses, in a round table setting, made statements and answered questions.
At 11:00 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1997
(Meeting No. 78)
(Meeting No. 78)
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food met at 11:00 o'clock a.m. this day, in the Cedar Room I in the Grande Prairie Inn, the Chairman, Lyle Vanclief, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Murray Calder, Wayne Easter, Elwin Hermanson, Glen McKinnon and Lyle Vanclief.
Acting Member present: Charlie Penson for Cliff Breitkreuz.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Sonya Dakers, Research Coordinator and Jean-Denis Fréchette, Research Officer.
Witnesses: As Individuals: Norman Dyck; Allen Watson; Ralph Moskalyk; Frank Breault; Daryl Carter; Garry Scott; Brian Fast; Terry Balisky; Cliff Richards; Harry Schudlo; Jay Hill, M.P., Prince George--Peace River; Jim Collins, British Columbia Grain Producers.
In accordance with its Order of Reference of February 19, 1997, consideration of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
The individual witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 1:00 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Marc Toupin
Clerk of the Committee