David Hunt, a former deputy minister of agriculture in Manitoba has been chosen chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission.
He will take over from Dave Chorney who will retire April 30.
Hunt has been appointed to a four-year term.
Hunt recently worked at Environment and Climate Change Canada and helped to implement the Protected Areas Initiative for Manitoba, which builds a network of protected and conserved areas that contain biological diversity.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said he has “no doubt that Mr. Hunt’s leadership experience and commitment to a competitive, innovative, and resilient agriculture sector will ensure Canada continues to be recognized as a leading producer, processor, and exporter of high-quality grain.”
