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MPP Paul Vickers Named Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Agriculture, Food & Agribusiness

Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers said that he is pleased to be named the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the Hon. Trevor Jones.

“Agriculture has been the passion of my life,” said Vickers, the newly elected, first-term MPP. “I am very excited for this opportunity to advocate for Ontario’s farmers and agri-businesses.”

The mandate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness includes supporting the growth of Ontario’s agrifood sector, providing business supports to farmers, and ensuring the sustainability of agriculture through research and innovation. As Parliamentary Assistant, Vickers will support the Minister in achieving his mandate.

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