Minister Bibeau announces reappointments to Farm Credit Canada

From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

News release

February 10, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Today, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced three reappointments to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Board of Directors. These individuals come from diverse educational and career backgrounds including nursing, finance and law and are active members in their communities.

Bertha Campbell – reappointed to a three-year term
Govert Verstralen – reappointed to a three-year term
Laura Donaldson – reappointed to a three-year term

The reappointments announced today are effective February 1, 2022.

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.

Quotes

“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

  • 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.

  • 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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