OTTAWA,
ON, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the
Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and
Agri-Food, announced the appointment of David Hunt as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian
Grain Commission (CGC). With more than 25 years of leadership
experience in Canada's agriculture
sector, Mr. Hunt brings significant expertise in agricultural
science, strategic policy, and organizational management to the
role.
Mr. Hunt joined the Government of Manitoba's Department of Agriculture in 2007.
There he held several positions, including leadership roles with
Veterinary Diagnostic Services and the Livestock Industry Branch,
before accepting the position of Assistant Deputy Minister for the
Corporate Services and Innovation Division. Most recently, Mr. Hunt
served as Assistant Deputy Minister within the Government of
Manitoba's Department of
Environment and Climate Change.
The CGC regulates grain handling in Canada and establishes and maintains
science-based standards of quality for Canadian grain. Their
research, programs and services help support Canada's reputation as a consistent and
reliable source of high-quality grain.
Mr. Hunt's four-year term as Chief Commissioner of the CGC will
begin on May 13, 2024. His
appointment is the result of an open, transparent and merit-based
selection process.
Quote
"I would like to congratulate David
Hunt on his appointment as Chief Commissioner of the
Canadian Grain Commission. The CGC plays a vitally important role
in supporting the interests of Canada's hard-working grain producers, and I
have no doubt that Mr. Hunt's leadership experience and commitment
to a competitive, innovative, and resilient agriculture sector will
ensure Canada continues to be
recognized as a leading producer, processor, and exporter of
high-quality grain."
- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture
and Agri-Food
Quick facts
- The Canadian Grain Commission's mandate is, in the interests of
producers, to establish and maintain standards of quality for
Canadian grain and regulate grain handling in Canada to ensure a dependable commodity for
domestic and export markets.
- The Canadian Grain Commission works to:
- deliver grain quality and quantity assurance programs for
exports of Canadian grain
- carry out scientific research to understand all aspects of
grain quality and grain safety
- establish and maintain Canada's science-based grain grading
system
- ensure farmers receive fair compensation for their grain
- 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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Backgrounder – Biography
David Hunt has significant
leadership experience over his 28-year career in the agriculture
sector.
Beginning in 1996, he served as Logistics Coordinator at
Richardson International followed by Manager of Continuous
Improvement at Puratone Corporation. In 2007, Mr. Hunt joined the
Manitoba Government Department of Agriculture as an extension
specialist and moved to leadership roles as Manager of Veterinary
Diagnostic Services and Director of the Livestock Industry Branch.
In 2015, he accepted the role of Assistant Deputy Minister for the
Corporate Services and Innovation Division. In this role, Mr. Hunt
served as the Manitoba lead on
strategic policy and program initiatives to strengthen the
competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture and
agri‐food sector. Most recently, he worked at the Department of
Environment and Climate Change leading the implementation of the
Protected Areas Initiative for the Province of Manitoba.
Mr. Hunt is dedicated to maintaining a workplace culture that
results in greater employee engagement, high levels of stakeholder
satisfaction and an environment for the achievement of personal,
organizational and sector goals.
He holds a Master of Science degree in Zoology from the
University of Manitoba as well as
certificates in Lean Manufacturing, Adult and Continuing Education,
Public Sector Management, Executive Leadership and a Masters
certificate in Data Analytics for Leaders from various academic
institutions.
SOURCE Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada