FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2019 – Starting in 2019, the AGM for CanAgPlus, the not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates the CanadaGAP Program, will be held in different regions of the country to improve participation and facilitate engagement by members. The 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held in Charlottetown, PEI on Thursday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. AST, at the Red Shores Racetrack & Casino.
- A town hall interactive session with members in attendance is scheduled to follow the AGM. Members will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in an open discussion with CanadaGAP.
- Members are invited to join us for dinner following the AGM, generously sponsored by Syngenta. The dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Top of the Park restaurant. Attendees must register for the AGM by October 14.
Sponsoring Partner of the 2019 AGM Dinner – Top of the Park
Members can also participate by phone/web presentation.
Members in good standing are encouraged to attend the AGM. There is no cost to register, but you must sign up by Monday, October 14. Registration details are available on the CanadaGAP website, and a registration package will be sent to members in September. You will receive the package via email, or by regular mail if we don’t have your email address on file.
Those unable to attend may appoint a member representative to participate on their behalf, or may participate in the advance election of directors on-line or by mailed-in ballot.
Business to be transacted:
- Presentation of the 2018-2019 Financial Statements
- Appointment of the Public Accountant
- Annual Report
- Election: Four director positions on the CanAgPlus Board are up for election.
- Resolutions: Members may submit Resolutions for consideration at the AGM until September 27.
- Following the AGM: Town Hall interactive session and Q&A with members
Resolutions – DEADLINE: September 27, 2019
Members in good standing may submit resolutions in advance for consideration at the AGM. Please use the Resolution submission template available here, and review the CanAgPlus AGM Resolutions Policy.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are actively seeking additional sponsors for the upcoming AGM. Please contact the CanadaGAP office if this opportunity is of interest to your business or organization. For more information, call 613-829-4711 or email us at: info@canadagap.ca. We look forward to seeing you in Charlottetown!