Minister Bibeau announces appointments and reappointments to Farm Credit Canada
News release
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced three appointments and two reappointments to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Board of Directors. These individuals have extensive backgrounds in agriculture and are active members in their communities.
- James Laws – reappointed to a three-year term
- Michele Hengen – reappointed to a three-year term
- Rita Achrekar – appointed to a four-year term
- Sylvie Chagnon – appointed to a four-year term
- Michael Tees – appointed to a four-year term
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.
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“Farm Credit Canada is a trusted, knowledgeable financial partner for our hard working farmers. It plays a vital role by providing specialized products and services that help agricultural businesses grow, take advantage of new market opportunities, and innovate. I have no doubt that these highly qualified Canadians will assist the organization in ensuring the long-term viability of the sector.”
- The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Quick facts
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The appointments and reappointments announced today are effective May 21, 2021.
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Farm Credit Canada is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a loan portfolio of more than $41 billion. The Crown corporation provides flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information, and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and food industries.
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Farm Credit Canada is Canada's largest provider of business and financial services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations, with close to 100,000 customers serviced by 99 locations across Canada.
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