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In Committee from the House of Commons

Agriculture and Agri-Food – February 26, 2026

Science in Canadian Agriculture and the Closure of Research Centres Witnesses As an individual Alison Sunstrum, Entrepreneur, NYA Ventures Inc (by videoconference) Beef Cattle Research Council Andrea Brocklebank, Executive Director (by videoconference) Reynold Bergen, Science Director (by videoconference) Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute Tyler McCann, Managing Director City of Lacombe Thalia Hibbs, Mayor Lacombe County John Ireland, Reeve Public Service Alliance of Canada Patrick St-Georges, First National Executive Vice-President, Agriculture Union Sébastien Paquette, Regional executive vice president - Quebec
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Agriculture and Forestry – November 27, 2025

Agriculture and Forestry - November 27, 2025 Examine and report on the role of the agriculture and agri-food sector with regard to food security in Canada Consideration of a draft budget Witnesses Nick Betts, Executive Director (Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-Food) Leif Carlson, Director, Market Intelligence and Trade Policy (Cereals Canada) Tyler McCann, Managing Director (Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute) Source: sencanada.ca
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In Committee from the House of Commons

Agriculture and Agri-Food – November 3, 2025

Government’s Regulatory Reform Initiative in Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector Witnesses Agri-Food Analytics Lab Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director and Professor, Dalhousie University Agri-Food Innovation Council Serge Buy, Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference) Canadian Produce Marketing Association Ron Lemaire, President As an individual Evan Fraser, Director, Arrell Food Institute, University of Guelph (by videoconference) Canadian Federation of Independent Business Jasmin Guénette, Vice-President, National Affairs Juliette Nicolaÿ, Bilingual Policy Analyst, National Affairs Alberta Beekeepers Commission Connie Phillips, Executive Director (by videoconference) Source: ourcommons.ca
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: What Risks Are We Willing To Take?

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World". Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. Tyler McCann (managing director, CAPI) moderates a panel discussion on the risks the Canadian agriculture sector must be willing to take to better manage future challenges. The panel includes Arlene Dickinson (managing general partner, District Ventures Capital), Simon Kennedy (former deputy minister, ISED), and AJ Gill (director, Ag risk management resources, MNP). (October 2, 2025)
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Global Perspectives

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. Experts share insights on global trends, policy responses, and innovative strategies to help the sector navigate an increasingly volatile future. The panel includes Shari Rogge-Fidler (President and CEO, Farm Foundation), Tassos Haniotis (Special Advisor for Sustainable Productivity, Forum for the Future of Agriculture), Katie McRobert (Executive Director, Australian Farm Institute) and Tyler McCann (Managing Director, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute). Michael Harvey (Executive Director, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance) moderates this session.
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Right-Sizing Risk for Innovation

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. This panel explores how disproportionate regulation, especially for SMEs, can stifle innovation and delay solutions. The panel includes Steven Webb (President and CEO, Global Institute for Food Security), Christopher Marinangeli (Director, Centre for Regulatory Research and Innovation, Protein Industries Canada), and Marco Valicenti (DG, Innovations Program Directorate, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada ). Elise Bigley (Director of Strategic Projects, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute) moderates this session.
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: A Vision for a Better Conversation

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. The Director of Sense About Science Tracey Brown delivers the keynote address.
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Acting on Risk

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. The panel examines the growing risks and complexities facing the agri-food sector and identifies long-term solutions. The panelists for this session are Candace Laing (President & Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Chamber of Commerce), Jason Skotheim (Board Member, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute) and Karen Ross (Executive Director, Farmers for Climate Solutions). Darlene McBain (Director, Industry and Stakeholder Relations, Farm Credit Canada) moderates the session.
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Lessons Agriculture Can Learn

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. This fireside chat panelists Edward Greenspon (Co-Chair, Future of Canada Centre, Deloitte) and Andrea Johnston (former Deputy Minister, Innovation Canada) explore whether current leadership—public and private—is ready for what lies ahead. The guests examine lessons agriculture and agri-food can learn from the rest of the economy in managing complex risks affecting everything from production and trade to investment and innovation. Leah Olson (Managing Partner, Stirlingville Ventures) moderates the panel.
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Address by Agriculture Minister MacDonald

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald addresses the audience.
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Fireside Chat on Risk and Resilience

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. Panelists Lawrence Hanson (Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and Mark Redmond (CEO, RDAR) discuss trade diversification and the often underestimated risks in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Meagan Murdoch (Vice-President and National Lead, Issues & Crisis, Hill & Knowlton) moderates the panel.
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Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Ag Policy Exchange

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. Panelists Mohamad Yaghi (VP, Innovation Hub and AgExpert, Farm Credit Canada), Margaret Zafiriou (Senior Research Associate, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute), and Bryan Gilvesy (Chief Strategy Officer, ALUS) analyse whether Canadian agriculture and agri-food is ready for a riskier world. Lyndsey Smith (Editor, RealAgriculture) moderates the panel.
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Agri-Food Conference: Global Perspectives on Sustainable Agriculture & the World

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts a conference on the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s agri-food sector entitled "Canadian agri-food in a sustainable world". Claire Citeau (senior research fellow, CAPI) moderates a panel discussion on sustainable agriculture and the world. The panel includes Katie McRobert (executive director, Australian Farm Institute), Shari Rogge-Fidler (president & CEO, Farm Foundation), Mark Titterington (co-founder and director, Forum for the Future of Agriculture), and Carlos Salinas (regional director, U.S. Soybean Export Council). (October 2, 2024)
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Agri-Food Conference: Sustainable Agriculture and Lessons from Other Sectors

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts a conference on the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s agri-food sector entitled "Canadian agri-food in a sustainable world". Darlene McBain (director, industry relations, Farm Credit Canada) moderates a conversation on sustainable agriculture and lessons that can be learned from other sectors. Derek Nighbor (president & CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada) and Timothy Kennedy (president & CEO, Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance) participate in the discussion. (October 2, 2024)
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Agri-Food Conference: Public Policy

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts a conference on the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s agri-food sector entitled "Canadian agri-food in a sustainable world". Robin Booker (Editor at The Western Producer) moderates a discussion exploring what sound policy looks like in today’s competitive agri-food landscape, with panelists Brent Preston (President of Farmers for Climate Solutions), Pierre Petelle (President & CEO of CropLife Canada), Mark Redmond (Chief Executive Officer of Results Driven Agriculture Research), and Steven Jurgutis (Director General, policy planning and integration at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada). (October 2, 2024)
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Agri-Food Conference: Moving Forward

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts a conference on the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s agri-food sector entitled "Canadian agri-food in a sustainable world". Tyler McCann (Managing Director at CAPI) moderates a discussion on how to move forward on sustainable agriculture, with panelists Bryan Gilvesy (CEO of ALUS), Dori Gingera-Beauchemin (Board Member of CAPI), Sylvie Cloutier (CEO of CTAQ), and Jim Eckberg (Senior scientist at General Mills). (October 2, 2024)
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Agri-Food Conference: Politics of Sustainability

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts a conference on the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s agri-food sector entitled "Canadian agri-food in a sustainable world". Michael Harvey (Executive Director of Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance) moderates a discussion on which principles should guide strategies, decisions, and policies related to sustainability, with panelists Alanna Koch (Board Chair of the Global Institute for Food Security), Kate Harrison (Vice-Chair of Summa Strategies Canada), Scott Ross (Executive Director of Canadian Federation of Agriculture), and Mike Wilson (Executive Director of Smart Prosperity Institute). (October 2, 2024)
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Agri-Food Conference: Agriculture Policy

Industry leaders and experts gather in Ottawa at a conference on global food security and agri-food solutions. Shaun Haney (Founder of RealAgriculture) moderates a discussion on whether Canada should make sustainability its number one competitive advantage, with panelists Jean-Michel Couture (President and partner of Group AGÉCO), Nick Betts (Managing Director at Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food), Ben Gibbons (Founder and managing partner of Waterpoint Lane), and Stuart Person (National leader of Crop Services, MNP). The conference is organized by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI).
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Agri-Food Conference: Challenges, Opportunities in Feeding the World Sustainably

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts a conference on the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s agri-food sector entitled "Canadian agri-food in a sustainable world". Rory McAlpine (chair, CAPI board of directors) moderates a fireside chat with Justine Hendricks (CEO, Farm Credit Canada) and Lloyd Day (deputy director general, IICA). (October 2, 2024)
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Agri-Food Conference: Agriculture and Food as Canada's Advantage

Industry leaders and experts gather in Ottawa at a conference on global food security and agri-food solutions. Ralph Goodale (high commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom and permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization), Steve Verheul (president, Steve Verheul Consulting Inc), and Chantelle Donahue (vice-president and sustainability director, Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain North America) discuss agriculture and food as Canada's advantage. Tyler McCann (managing director, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute) moderates the conversation. The conference is organized by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI), and the Canadian Agri-food Trade Alliance (CAFTA). (January 31, 2023)