Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Jane Halford as Chairperson of Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Board of Directors.

"I would like to congratulate Jane Halford on her re-appointment as Chairperson of Farm Credit Canada’s Board of Directors. With her thoughtful leadership and years of experience, I know Ms. Halford will continue to be an asset to Farm Credit Canada as they work to support our farmers, producers, and businesses right across the country.”

- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

• Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is Canada's largest provider of business and financial services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations, with more than 102,000 customers serviced by 103 locations across Canada and a loan portfolio of more than $50 billion.

• FCC provides specialized, flexible and competitively priced financing options, management software and information services specifically designed to support primary producers, farming operations, including family farms and the agriculture and agribusiness industry.

• 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 Credit Canada
• Jane Halford - Biography

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