Canadian Dairy Commission chair retires Thursday, October 13, 2011 by SUSAN MANNThe hunt is on to replace retiring chief executive officer John Core at the Canadian Dairy Commission.Core, a former chair of Dairy Farmers of Ontario, was slated to retire from the commission this month after nine years but his term has been extended to Dec. 31. A posting for the job is on the commission’s website along with being placed in several Canadian farming publications. The salary range is $144,200 to $169,600.The job posting went up on the commission’s website Oct. 6 and applications are due by Oct. 31. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada spokesman Patrick Girard says by e-mail the federal agriculture department is working with the Privy Council Office to assess candidates and support a recommendation from the minister. The Governor General on the minister’s recommendation appoints the chief executive officer.The commission is a Crown corporation created by the Canadian Dairy Commission Act and reports to Parliament through the minister of agriculture and agri-food. It is responsible for the effective operation of Canada’s national milk supply management program and establishes support prices for butter and skim milk powder. The CEO is part of the commission’s governing board. BF Tribunal to tackle chicken quota allotment, proposed dairy plant National milk committee renews innovation program
Canada Packers Posts Strong Volume Growth and Profitability in First Year as Standalone Company Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Canada Packers Inc., recently split off from Maple Leaf Foods, reported its financial results earlier this month for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, highlighting increased hog volumes, steady sales growth and disciplined financial execution. In the fourth quarter of 2025,... Read this article online
Senators examine Canada’s food system firsthand during southwestern Ontario fact finding mission Monday, March 16, 2026 A delegation of Canadian senators conducted a full day fact finding mission on Friday, March 6, 2026, visiting several major food system organizations and research facilities across Southwestern Ontario. The tour supported the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry’s ongoing... Read this article online
Canada’s Real Seasons (According to Farmers Who Actually Live Here) Monday, March 16, 2026 According to a chart that’s been making the rounds on social media, courtesy of The Weather Network—the Canadian calendar has officially been updated. Apparently, we no longer live by the simple rhythm of winter, spring, summer, and fall. Instead, we now rotate through such crowd... Read this article online
Ontario Equine Industry Drives Rural Economy Monday, March 16, 2026 A new economic study has revealed the major contribution of Ontario’s equine agricultural sector to the province’s economy and rural communities. The Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report provides the first comprehensive evaluation of the industry since 2010 and offers... Read this article online
Julia Montgomery Named OVC Dean Monday, March 16, 2026 The University of Guelph has announced the appointment of Dr. Julia Montgomery as the new dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).She will begin her five-year leadership term on June 15, 2026.The appointment marksan important stepfor one of Canada’s most respected veterinary... Read this article online