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Recent Media Stories
CFO scans the media for stories relevant to the chicken industry in Ontario. Click on the links below to access recent articles of interest.
Federal government reaffirms support for supply management
Wednesday November 19, 2008
In a Speech from the Throne, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, addressed the Canadian and world economies and announced widespread support for supply management.The Governor General confirmed the Federal Government “will continue to support Canada’s farmers by ensuring freedom of choice for grain marketing in Western Canada and strongly supporting our supply-managed sectors at home and in international negotiations”.This strong statement is particularly encouraging in light of recentreports that a ministerial-level meeting may be called by the World TradeOrganization in December to again attempt to reach agreement on a new worldtrade deal. The Canadian dairy, poultry and egg farmers renew their commitment to working closely with Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz and Minister of International Trade Stockwell Day in order to ensure that the three pillars of supply management - import controls, producer pricing and production discipline - remain intact following negotiations.
CFO continues to monitor developments at the WTO and ensure the interests of Ontario’s chicken farmers are represented.
Chicken Farmers of Ontario appoints Rob Dougans as CEO
Dougans brings extensive senior management, operations and marketing leadership to CFO
October 14, 2008: Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) welcomed Rob Dougans to the role of Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, effective October 6, 2008. Mr. Dougans will help CFO deliver on its commitment to provide trusted leadership in the Ontario and Canadian chicken industry through excellence in supply management regulation and administration, industry business value development, risk management and effective advocacy. ....complete news release
June 23, 2008: Animal Farm 2008, Ottawa Citizen http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/omnivore/archive/2008/06/23/my-day-on-the-farm.aspx
Meeting the Challenge
Chicken farmers in Ontario continue their leadership in food safety through stringent bio-security procedures….view the video
