The Annual General Meeting of CanAgPlus, the not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates the CanadaGAP® Program, was held virtually on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
We thank all members who attended and participated in the meeting. CanadaGAP program participants elected four returning directors to the CanAgPlus Board. Congratulations to the following individuals:
- Alvin Keenan, Rollo Bay Holdings
- Jody Mott, Holland Marsh Growers’ Association
- Susan Ranck, Ranck & Associates, LLC
- Scott Wright, University of Saskatchewan
Newly elected Board members will serve a two-year term through to December 2026. Biographies of CanAgPlus Directors are posted at: http://www.canadagap.ca/history/governance/
Corresponding updates to the CanadaGAP website
Following the AGM, several additional resources were added to the CanadaGAP website. The presentation “Introduction to the CanadaGAP Addendum for Pollinator Health” was added to the ‘Presentations’ page. Additionally, several documents were added to the ‘Members Only’ section of the CanadaGAP website.
- The ‘2024 CanadaGAP Program Highlights’ presentation (as presented at the AGM)
- The draft minutes for the 2024 AGM
- Executed copies of the new amending by-law number 3.
Short AGM Follow-up Survey
Please take a moment to respond to a short survey about the CanAgPlus AGM. We are seeking your feedback around attendance and presentations of interest for future AGMs. Your comments will help us improve the AGM!
Please complete the survey on-line by clicking here. This will take only a few minutes of your time.
Sheri Nielson Auditor Recognition Award Ceremony
Immediately prior to this year’s AGM, CanadaGAP hosted an award ceremony for the winners of the 2024 Sheri Nielson Auditor Recognition Award. The award ceremony was open to anyone who wished to attend, and we appreciate all those who took part in congratulating the recipients. The 2024 awards were presented to two highly deserving CanadaGAP auditors:
| Amélie Lachapelle – serving Quebec/French-speaking program participants | Danni Kneeland– serving English Canada |
Both auditors exhibit the care, dedication and heart for which Sheri Nielson was known. They have both served the food industry for some time, and made been outstanding auditors for the CanadaGAP Program. We extend congratulations to both winners, and thanks to all those who submitted nominations.
If you have any questions, call the CanadaGAP office at 613-829-4711 or send us an email at info@canadagap.ca.