Canadian Poultry Magazine

CFC applauds new policy framework

By Chicken Farmers of Canada   

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Sept. 18, 2012, Ottawa, ON – Canada’s chicken farmers welcome Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz’s announcement of the creation of a new Innovation Advisory Committee, the first of its kind; it underscores Canada’s support for ideas that work to meet the evolving consumer demand for high-quality Canadian food.

The FPT Ministers of Agriculture were in Whitehorse settling the final content of the Growing Forward 2 policy framework for the agriculture, agri-food and agri-products sector. This will focus investments on strategic initiatives in innovation, competitiveness and market development. “We are pleased that Ministers reaffirmed that the pursuit of an aggressive trade agenda and support for supply management are mutually compatible strategies,” said Dave Janzen, Chair of Chicken Farmers of Canada.

David Fuller, past chair of CFC and chicken farmer from Nova Scotia, has been named to the new committee by Minister Ritz. The committee, launched at the federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) meetings held last week in Whitehorse, Yukon, has a mandate of providing the minister with expert advice on research and development.

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“We are proud to have our past chair named to such a prestigious post,” said Dave Janzen. “Research and innovation help industries remain responsive and are critical for Canada to be competitive on the world stage. We have earned the trust of Canadians by continually committing to innovation in new products, programs, technologies and processes that help our industry grow and thrive.”

CFC supports the ongoing investment in research through the Agri-Science Clusters, Agricultural innovation and several other streams which will help develop new technologies and products.

During his time as CFC Chair, David Fuller oversaw the creation of the Canadian Poultry Research Council with the other four national poultry agencies and is a champion for the need to keep investing in research and innovation.

“This new committee will provide additional industry advice and expertise to help ensure that investments by governments are generating the results and returns needed by farmers,” said Minister Ritz.

The committee will have 12 participants that cover a diverse spectrum of sectors and expertise. It will provide the Minister with proactive and strategic advice to help enhance the success of farmers and the sector.

For more information on the Chicken Farmers of Canada, visit www.chicken.ca.


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