Minister Bibeau announces appointments and reappointments to Farm Credit Canada

May 27, 2021

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced three appointments and two reappointments to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Board of Directors. These individuals have extensive backgrounds in agriculture and are active members in their communities.

James Laws – reappointed to a three-year term
Michele Hengen – reappointed to a three-year term
Rita Achrekar – appointed to a four-year term
Sylvie Chagnon – appointed to a four-year term
Michael Tees – appointed to a four-year term

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.

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