Grain Growers of Canada welcomes Mr. David Hunt as the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission

(OTTAWA – April 24, 2024) Grain Growers of Canada welcomes Mr. David Hunt as the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission. The Canadian grains sector has significantly evolved over the past forty years, necessitating updates to the Canadian Grain Act to keep pace with changes in international markets, crop varieties, and farm operations.

“Our engagement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and our submission to the Canada Grain Act Review consultation highlight our commitment to modernizing this legislation to better serve grain farmers,” said Kyle Larkin, Executive Director of Grain Growers of Canada.

“We extend our gratitude to Mr. Doug Chorney for his dedicated service as the Chief Commissioner since 2017 and wish him the best in his future endeavours. We look forward to collaborating with Mr. Hunt to advance these important reforms, ensuring our Canadian growers remain competitive and continue to meet the highest standards of grain quality,” concluded Larkin.

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For more information:

Hana Sabah
Communications Manager
P: (514) 834-8841
E: hana@graingrowers.ca