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Minister MacAulay Announces Appointment to the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal

Minister MacAulay Announces Appointment to the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal

Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced today the appointment of Geneviève Parent as a part-time member of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal. The appointment is for a three-year term.

This appointment is part of the Government of Canada's rigorous new approach to Governor in Council appointments—an approach that uses open, transparent and merit-based selection processes that strive for gender parity and reflect Canada's diversity.

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"I am pleased to announce the appointment of Geneviève Parent to the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal. I am confident Ms. Parent's experience and knowledge of food security and agri-food law will greatly benefit the Tribunal in its vital role protecting the health and well-being of consumers and the economic vibrancy of Canadian agri-food industries."   
-       Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Source: CISION


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