The Committee has the following duties: (1) to review all legislation and regulations pertaining to livestock medicines; (2) to inquire into and report back to the minister on any matter referred to it by the minister; (3) to advise the minister on matters relating to the control and regulation of livestock medicines; (4) to evaluate and recommend procedures relating to the sale of livestock medicines and the proper standards for their maintenance, handling and storage; (5) to make recommendations respecting the designation of drugs or classes of drugs as livestock medicines for sale under a licence or any class of licence. Approximately 496 outlets are regulated.
Members are appointed by the Minister and are chosen as follows: a) one member representing the Minister of Agriculture and Food; b) one member representing the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; c) one member representing Health Canada; d) one member representing the Ontario College of Pharmacists; e) one member representing the College of Veterinarians of Ontario; f) one member representing the Ontario Division of the Canadian Feed Manufacturers Association; g) one member representing the Ontario Fur Breeders Association; h) one member representing poultry producers; i) two members representing owners of livestock other than poultry; j) and such other members as the minister considers necessary or advisable. The Minister appoints a chair and a vice-chair from among the members.
Members are appointed for a term of up to 3 years and are eligible for reappointment.
The committee meets annually. Meetings may be more frequent if required.