“…We need to find a practical, long-term, cost-effective method to provide maximum benefit to all grain producers.”
Effective Feb. 13, Patti Miller, the former president of the Canola Council of Canada, will become the chief commissioner of the CGC. Lonny McKague, a founder of one of Saskatchewan’s first rail shortlines, will become commissioner. Doug Chorney, former president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), will become assistant chief commissioner.
KAP’s current president said having such talent in the CGC can only help Canada’s grain farmers in the future.
“This is exceptional news for the grain and oilseeds industry because all three appointees have extensive experience in advancing our industry,” Dan Mazier said in a release. “KAP looks forward to working with them on modernizing the CGC’s flawed producer payment security system.”
Todd Lewis, APAS president, echoed Mazier’s sentiments.
“Patti has worked on many files in AAFC and as President of the Canola Council and she understands many of the ag and trade issues. Doug and Lonny are farmers, have led organizations at the provincial and national levels, understand shortlines, and know the issues they and other farmers face on the prairies. I believe the three Commissioners complement each other very well and can be very effective,” Lewis said.