The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Mr. Donald Martel, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, congratulate the Interim Board of Directors of the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (the “Office”) on approving the governance framework and launching the formal recruitment process for industry members across the supply chain to voluntarily join as members of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (the “Code”).
In January 2025, Ms. Karen Proud was appointed as President and Adjudicator of the Office. Oversight of the Office will be provided through an elected Board of Directors that will represent all stakeholders in the grocery supply chain. Under the leadership of Ms. Proud, Canada’s Code Adjudicator, the Office will promote collaborative and ethical business practices, ensure the Code meets its objectives, and may evolve in step with industry needs.
The progress achieved by the Office demonstrates the strong leadership and commitment of Canada’s grocery industry. By working together to establish clear, shared principles of predictability, fairness and transparency, industry partners are helping build a stronger, more accessible, and more resilient supply chain. This collaborative, industry-led approach reflects the commitment of all stakeholders and supports the continued stability and integrity of Canada’s food system.
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