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The Canada Grains Council has a new president

Erin Gowriluk becomes president of the Canada Grains Council after serving as executive director of the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC).

She has an extensive background in the grains sector.  During her time at the GGC she managed day-to-day operations and advanced federal policy work. She has also held senior policy roles with Syngenta Canada, and the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions., as its president. 

Gowriluk says she's honoured to lead the organization, which includes representation from the entire value chain.

"As we face unprecedented market and trade challenges for Canadian crop exports, barriers to innovation without our industry, and increasing regulatory burdens for our sector, there has never been a more important time for our industry to raise its profile and influence change through one unified and impactful voice. I am excited to work with Council members to expand the scope of our collective work and our impact."

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