May 4, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC)
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today the reappointment of Dale Johnston as Chairperson of Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Board of Directors. Mr. Johnston's appointment is for a 4-year term effective December 12, 2015. Biographical notes are attached.
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Dale Johnston resides in Ponoka County, Alberta, where he owns and operates a mixed farming operation. He brings more than four decades of experience in farming and an extensive career in public service to FCC. Mr. Johnston served as a Member of Parliament from 1993 to 2006, as well as Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, and Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. He was also a Member of the Board of Internal Economy and Chief Opposition Whip.
Before his career in Parliament, Mr. Johnston was a councillor and the reeve for the County of Ponoka and Chairman of the County of Ponoka's Board of Education from 1989 to 1992. He also served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Ponoka General Hospital from 1986 to 1992.
Mr. Johnston is a strong supporter of 4-H and continues to be involved in a variety of organizations, including Rural Crime Watch, Loyal Order of the Moose and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66.
