Ag Minister MacAulay appoints two people to Canadian Grain Commission

Feb 02, 2017

Lonny McKague to serve as commissioner, Doug Chorney as assistant chief commissioner

By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content
Farms.com

Canadian Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay appointed Lonny McKague as commissioner and Doug Chorney as assistant chief commissioner within the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).

McKague, a farm owner and operator from Saskatchewan, brings 40 years of ag experience to the CGC.

In addition to navigating his farming operation, McKague served as a director and founding member of Ogema Elevator Ltd. He’s also a former president of the Canadian Limousin Association, Ogema Agricultual Society and Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association.

McKague will serve a four-year term, effective February 13.

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of Lonny McKague to the Canadian Grain Commission,” Minister MacAulay said in a release. “The CGC is responsible for maintaining a competitive and efficient grain sector and I know Mr. McKague will bring his knowledge and experience to ensure the Commission is properly equipped to carry out this important role."

Lonny McKague, left, and Doug Chorney.

Doug Chorney, who farms 1,500 acres of cereal, oilseed and vegetable crops near Manitoba, will serve a five-year term as the CGC’s assistant chief commissioner, effective Feb. 13.

In addition to being a farmer, Chorney holds an agricultural engineering degree from the University of Manitoba, served as president of Keystone Agricultural Producers from 2011 to 2015 and has sat on the board of directors of Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation since June 2015.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Chorney to the Canadian Grain Commission,” Minister MacAulay said in a release. “Doug has proven himself to be a hard working member of the agriculture community serving the interests of Canadian grain farmers, and I have the utmost confidence that he will help the Commission deliver results.”

Mr. Chorney and Mr. McKague will join Patti Miller, who is leaving her position as president of the Canola Council of Canada to become the CGC’s chief commissioner, also effective Feb. 13.

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