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Today marks the conclusion of a series of events surrounding the annual meeting of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture. Following the meeting, the Ministers issued the Halifax Statement which spells out priorities to guide the Next Policy Framework (2028-2033). AAIC is pleased to see that science, research and innovation remain at […]
The next AIC Conference, taking place on May 17-18, 2027, will focus on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on crop, animal, and agri-tech systems. Bringing together leading experts and innovators, the conference will examine both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, as well as the governance frameworks needed to guide its development and […]
The Agri-Food Innovation Council (AIC) is pleased to announce the election of Mazen Chouaib to our Board of Directors. Mazen is the President and CEO of Canadian Leaders in International Consulting Inc. (CLIC), where he is recognized for his entrepreneurial leadership and global project management expertise. He brings extensive experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives […]
Over 40 government departments and agencies fund research and innovation in agriculture and food. Some administer multiple funding programs. Each has its own overhead, application forms, processes, timelines, etc. This makes it difficult for researchers, innovators and organizations involved in agriculture and food to know when, where and how to get funding for their projects. […]
The theme for AIC’s 2025 conference is “Showcasing Innovation: Agriculture and Food as Key Drivers of the Economy”. The conference will be held May 6 – 7, 2025 in Ottawa. To register and/or sponsor, please click here.
The Board of Directors of the Agri-Food Innovation Council met and elected its Vice Chair (Dr. Wilf Keller), Treasurer (Peter Henderson) and Secretary (Dr. Rita Sterne). The Board also discussed various activities and plans for the upcoming year.
AIC is pleased to note that Dr. Lianne Dwyer was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Agri-Food Innovation Council. With a career spanning over four decades in government and academia, Dr. Dwyer is well positioned to lead the organization’s renewal. She is joined on the Board by Mr. Peter Henderson, Dr. […]
Earlier today, the Agri-Food Innovation Council (AIC) appeared in front of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on the topic of “Impact of Border Carbon Adjustments and Reciprocity of Standards on Canadian Agriculture”. To watch the presentation given by our CEO Serge Buy, click here. (Under Earlier Today – “Impact of […]
AIC’s CEO, Serge Buy, presented at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research in Ottawa. The discussion, on intellectual property, also touched upon the need for a better coordination of efforts at the national level.
The Agri-food Innovation Council would like to congratulate Cam Dahl for having been elected as Chair of the Board. Mr. Dahl replaces Dr. Julianne Curran who led the Board of Directors since January 2020. Dr. Karen Churchill was elected as Vice Chair while Dr. Rajasekaran Lada was re-elected as Secretary. Thank you to Dr. Rita […]