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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 119
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 8:18 a.m. to 10:09 a.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Yves Perron, Vice-Chair (Bloc Québécois)

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• Dave Epp for John Barlow (Conservative)
• Marie-Hélène Gaudreau for Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)
Library of Parliament
• Corentin Bialais, Analyst
• Daniel Farrelly, Analyst
Committee Business
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That Richard Cannings take the Chair for the second hour of the meeting.

It was agreed, — That Yves Perron be able to use the speaking time usually allocated to his party during question rounds while presiding.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $21,950, for the study of railways: issues and opportunities for Canadian agriculture, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $4,500, for the study of fertilizer tariffs, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $1,000, for the briefing on the mandate and priorities of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $39,500, for the study of protection of agricultural land in Canada, be adopted.

Fertilizer Tariffs
Canada Border Services Agency
• Charles Melchers, Director, Regulatory Trade Programs
• Alexander Lawton, Acting Director General, Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
• Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister, Market and Industry Services Branch
Department of Finance
• Michèle Govier, Director General, International Trade Policy Division
Sollio Cooperative Group
• Casper Kaastra, Chief Executive Officer
• Patrice Héroux, Vice President, Finance
• Marc Poisson, Director, Governmental and institutional affairs
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, October 24, 2024, the committee commenced its study of fertilizer tariffs.

Casper Kaastra made a statement and, with Patrice Héroux and Marc Poisson, answered questions.

At 9:14 a.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 9:19 a.m., the meeting resumed.

Charles Melchers, Alexander Lawton, Tom Rosser and Michèle Govier answered questions.

At 9:28 a.m., Richard Cannings took the Chair.

At 10:09 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Stéphanie De Rome
Clerk of the committee