Winnipeg, MB – During its annual general meeting, Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) welcomed two new members to its board of directors: Jason Kehler from Carman, Manitoba, and Will Runnalls from New Liskeard, Ontario.
Board Chair Andre Harpe thanked outgoing directors, Warren Ellis from Wawanesa, Manitoba, and Jennifer Doelman from Douglas, Ontario, for their years of service and commitment to Canada’s canola farmers.
“Canadian canola farmers have been served well by the contributions and commitments that Jennifer and Warren brought to CCGA’s board of directors,” said Harpe. “We wish them well as they continue to serve farmers through their provincial commissions.”
Harpe welcomed the new incoming Manitoba and Ontario directors.
“We’re excited to have Jason Kehler from Manitoba and Will Runnals from Ontario join our board, and we thank them for stepping forward to participate in national conversations impacting Canada’s canola farmers.”
CCGA's 10 board members represent five provincial canola organizations:
- Chair – Andre Harpe (Alberta Canola)
- Vice-Chair – Christine McKee (Alberta Canola)
- Secretary – Dean Roberts (SaskOilseeds)
- Treasurer – Codie Nagy (SaskOilseeds)
- Director – Roger Chevraux (Alberta Canola)
- Director – Jay Derkach (Manitoba Canola Growers Association)
- Director – Jon Fehr (SaskOilseeds)
- Director – Jason Kehler (Manitoba Canola Growers Association)
- Director – Will Runnals (Ontario Canola Growers Association)
- Director – Ernest Wiebe (BC Grain Producers Association)