Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (The Canadian Press)

By Justin Goulet

Minister announces members of new Canadian Agricultural Youth Council

Jul 24, 2020 | 10:44 AM

OTTAWA, ON – The federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has announced the members of the new Canadian Agricultural Youth Council.

Marie-Claude Bibeau says she’s looking forward to virtually meeting the 25 members of the first-ever council.

“Each of these young leaders will bring a unique experience and perspective to the table,” she stated in a release.

“Together, the members will help shape the future of Canada’s sustainable agricultural industry.”

The council will serve as a consultative body to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

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They will be able to offer suggestions on government priorities and identify problems and solutions on issues that matter most to them, while developing leadership skills and building professional relationships.

The council will meet up multiple times annually.

The first meeting is planned to take place virtually next month.

“The Government of Canada is committed to engaging with youth and has announced a number of measures, including the Canada Summer Jobs program and the Youth Employment and Skills Program, to ensure young Canadians have the support and tools they need to thrive,” read a release from the federal government.

The full list of members of the new Canadian Agricultural Youth Council can be found here.

The government noted that over 800 people applied to be on the council, and the application process included a series of questions on each candidates’ experience in the agricultural and agri-food sector, a short essay on a significant issue facing youth in the sector and how they proposed to address it.