Minister Bibeau announces reappointments to Farm Credit Canada

Feb 11, 2022

Ottawa, Ontario – 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.

Source : Government of Canada

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