OTTAWA,
ON, June 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the
Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and
Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Morgan Moore as a Member of the Farm Products
Council of Canada (FPCC).
Mr. Moore is a farmer and has a cow/calf and commercial sheep
operation, near Brandon,
Manitoba.
He holds a Professional Agrologist designation with the Manitoba
Institute of Agrologists and is an alumnus of the University of Guelph where he received his Bachelor
of Sciences in Agriculture.
FPCC is a federal organization that oversees the national supply
management system for poultry and eggs, including the operations of
the four national marketing agencies. It also oversees the creation
and operation of promotion and research agencies.
Mr. Moore was first appointed in June
2019, through an open, transparent and merit-based process.
His re-appointment is for a term of two years.
Quote
"Mr. Moore is a lifelong advocate for producers and his
experience and dedication to the sector are tremendous assets in
his important work at the Farm Products Council of Canada. I would like to congratulate him on
his re-appointment and I know he will continue to serve the sector
well."
- The
Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and
Agri-Food
Quick facts
- The Farm Products Council of Canada's mission is to oversee the regulatory
system for agricultural products for the benefit of all
Canadians.
- The Government of Canada is
committed to ensuring that Canadians have affordable and continuous
access to the foods they need while maintaining fair market prices
for farmers.
- In 2016, the Government of Canada implemented an open, transparent and
merit-based process for selecting Governor in Council appointees.
Appointees play a fundamental role in Canada's democracy by serving on commissions,
boards, Crown corporations, agencies and tribunals across the
country.
Associated Links
- Farm Products Council of Canada
- Farm Products Council of Canada – Council member biographies
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