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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 […]
Following the Special Members Meeting, a new Board of Directors was selected. The new Board includes familiar AIC figures such as Dr. Lianne Dwyer (chair, 2012-2017) and Dr. Wilf Keller (chair, 2017-2020). Joining them are Peter Henderson, Dr. Amy Lemay and Dr. Rita Sterne.
Members of AIC in attendance during the Special Members Meeting of September 27 voted in favour of strengthening the organization and look for new pathways to sustainability. Attendees heard from members of the Board, members and the CEO.
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.
Speakers, panelists and attendees made the 2023 AIC Spring Engagement Session a resounding success. Discussions on adoption, climate change, increased productivity and funding were held through the packed two days. What made the event an event greater success was the great “vibe” at the event with lots of interesting discussions on the sidelines, networking […]
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 […]
AIC’s CEO was a witness at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food today. The presentation focused on Bill C-234, providing an exemption to certain type of farming activities from the Carbon Pollution Pricing Act (commonly called the “carbon tax”). AIC’s position is that until alternative solutions (i.e., clean energy) are readily […]
The Agri-Food Innovation Council (AIC) commends Minister Bibeau and her provincial and territorial counterparts on successfully reaching an agreement in principle for the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. We are pleased to see the agreement in principle recognizes the central role that science, research and innovation will play in ensuring Canada’s agri-food sector is sustainable, […]
Following its Annual General Meeting, Dr. Julianne Curran (Pulse Canada) was reconfirmed as the Chair of the Board of the Agri-Food Innovation Council. Cam Dahl (Manitoba Pork) was elected as Vice Chair while Dr. Karen Churchill (AgWest Bio) was elected as Treasurer. Long-time individual member Dr. Raj Lada was elected as Secretary.
The Annual General Meeting for the Agri-Food Innovation Council was held virtually. The Chair presented the renewed mission, vision, mandate and value statements for the organization. They can be found on our website here. During the meeting, Marie-France MacKinnon (Canadian Meat Council), Sangeeta Lalli (Telus Agriculture) and Cam Dahl (Manitoba Pork) were elected to their […]