The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food is responsible for all matters relating to agriculture. This includes supporting agricultural productivity and trade, stabilizing farm incomes, encouraging research and development, and being responsible for the inspection and regulation of animals and plant-life forms. The Minister has been assigned responsibility for coordinating rural development and enhancing the quality of rural life.

In addition to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the organizations within the portfolio of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food are:

• Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
• Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
• National Farm Products Council (NFPC)

The heads of each of these portfolio agencies are responsible for providing advice and guidance to the Minister. This includes issues related to food inspection, plant protection and animal health, the financing of farm operations, milk quotas and dairy subsidies, the overall grain handling system and associated standards, and the marketing of farm products.

Lisa Hardey
Director General
Strategic Management Directorate
Corporate Management Branch
Room 8112, Sir John Carling Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C5
Telephone (613) 759-6955
Fax: (613) 759-6729
Email: hardeyl@agr.gc.ca

Date Modified: 2003-02-28		Important Notices
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