Liberal majority now reflected on ag committee
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Liberal majority now reflected on ag committee
"The Carney government wasted no time on Monday reconfiguring committees with its newly-secured majority in the House of Commons, adding two Liberals to all current committees."
"The Standing Committee for Agriculture and Agri-Food now consists of seven Liberals, four Conservatives, and one Bloc Québécois MP, reflecting the government's strengthened position."
"The updated committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday to hear from farm groups and individual producers on business risk management programming, indicating a focus on agricultural issues."
The Carney government quickly restructured committees following its majority win in the House of Commons. Two new Liberal members were added to the Standing Committee for Agriculture and Agri-Food, which now includes seven Liberals, four Conservatives, and one Bloc Québécois MP. The new members, Kent MacDonald and Giovanna Mingarelli, represent specific ridings in PEI and Ontario, respectively. The committee is set to meet to discuss business risk management programming with farm groups and individual producers.
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