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Francis Drouin

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 23, 2022
Context: Bill S-227, An Act to establish Food Day in Canada (AGRI) - Nov/23/22
Mr. Francis Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, Lib.)
  • 04:51:18 p.m.
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Thank you, Mr. Chair. I do want to thank Senator Black for introducing the bill in the Senate, and obviously thank Mr. Nater for sponsoring that bill. I do have to congratulate both of you. You are probably the only senator and MP to reunite Mr. Turnbull and Mr. Barlow at the same table in agreeing on one bill, so congratulations. This question is for both of you. You've talked about the legacy of Anita Stewart. What's one thing you would like to see happening across Canada every Saturday of the long weekend when we do celebrate Food Day in Canada?
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Context: Bill S-227, An Act to establish Food Day in Canada (AGRI) - Nov/23/22
Mr. Francis Drouin
  • 04:53:50 p.m.
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Great. Thank you. Again, Mr. Barlow and I may want to put a friendly amendment in that bill just to ensure that Foothills and Glengarry—Prescott—Russell are the best ridings for agriculture. I'm just kidding; we know that the process would have to go back to the Senate, and we definitely do not want to do that. I'm hearing from you that it doesn't matter how we would celebrate Food Day in Canada. It's just a matter of people telling the story of food across Canada, whether it's a farmer demonstrating what they're doing on their farm or a chef demonstrating how they're cooking food or whatnot. I want to salute your efforts. As I think the chair has already acknowledged, it's a one-liner bill. It's simple. I'm not going to ask any more questions. I think both of you have done an amazing job of telling us about the story and legacy of Anita Stewart. I want to thank you. As I've announced before, I will definitely be supporting this bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair. It's back to you.
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